US Bridges

E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.51 Mi. E of JCT Rt 23 · Structure no. 1600132

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,684
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 112 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 5 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 14,684 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,914 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Main ST (cr 631)
CrossesPeckman River
Location1.51 Mi. E of JCT Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates40.87819, -74.21985
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,684 (2023)
Projected traffic17,914 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is E Main ST (cr 631) 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 E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River carry?

About 14,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST (cr 631) over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.