US Bridges

Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 3.3 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800066

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,076 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLot P1/P3 (bd 60)
CrossesPeripheral Ditch
Location3.3 MI from Nj Tpk Toll
Coordinates40.68598, -74.19016
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2024)
Projected traffic2,076 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lot P1/P3 (bd 60) over Peripheral Ditch?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).