FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RESTRICTED SERV RD

Carrying RESTRICTED SERV RD over PERIPHERAL DITCH

4.4 MI FROM NJ TPK TOLL, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RESTRICTED SERV RD

The RESTRICTED SERV RD bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries RESTRICTED SERV RD over PERIPHERAL DITCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,259 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RESTRICTED SERV RD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New Jersey bridges
501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition
RESTRICTED SERV RD 29.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
11.7 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
1,259 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3800045

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RESTRICTED SERV RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RESTRICTED SERV RD against other structures in Essex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RESTRICTED SERV RD?

RESTRICTED SERV RD in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RESTRICTED SERV RD inspected?

RESTRICTED SERV RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,259 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RESTRICTED SERV RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RESTRICTED SERV RD?

RESTRICTED SERV RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RESTRICTED SERV RD?

RESTRICTED SERV RD is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is RESTRICTED SERV RD and does age affect safety?

RESTRICTED SERV RD was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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