US Bridges

North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.8 MI from Nj Tpk Tol · Structure no. 3800091

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,090 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesNorth Service Rd.
CrossesPeripheral Ditch
Location2.8 MI from Nj Tpk Tol
Coordinates40.69206, -74.1858
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,440 (2024)
Projected traffic14,090 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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 North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Service Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch carry?

About 9,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns North Service Rd. over Peripheral Ditch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).