Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 5.0 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800074
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,869
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete mixed types carrying Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,843 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch carry?
About 9,869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 81 Extension over Peripheral Ditch?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).