US Bridges

Francisco Ave. over Peckman River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.95 MI East of Nj Rt. 23 · Structure no. 1600133

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,590
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francisco Ave. over Peckman River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Francisco Ave. over Peckman River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrancisco Ave.
CrossesPeckman River
Location0.95 MI East of Nj Rt. 23
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87214, -74.22225
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2023)
Projected traffic8,040 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Francisco Ave. over Peckman River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francisco Ave. 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 Francisco Ave. over Peckman River carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Francisco Ave. over Peckman River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Francisco Ave. over Peckman River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.