Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI from Nj Tpk Toll · Structure no. 3800096
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carson Road 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 Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch carry?
About 5,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Carson Road over Peripheral Ditch?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).