US Bridges

CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.1MI N of Jct/Rt I-80 · Structure no. 1600130

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,032
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 years old, older 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 9,032 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,019 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 639(MCBRIDE Av)
CrossesPeckman River
Location0.1MI N of Jct/Rt I-80
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89206, -74.21148
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,032 (2023)
Projected traffic11,019 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River carry?

About 9,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns CR 639(MCBRIDE Av) over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.