WILEY POST ROAD
Carrying WILEY POST ROAD over PERIPHERAL DITCH
3.7 MI FROM NJ TPK TOLL, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILEY POST ROAD
The WILEY POST ROAD bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries WILEY POST ROAD over PERIPHERAL DITCH. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1966, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,147 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILEY POST ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 1966
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.6 m (179 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 15,147 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3800056
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILEY POST ROAD 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 WILEY POST ROAD 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 WILEY POST ROAD?
WILEY POST ROAD in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILEY POST ROAD inspected?
WILEY POST ROAD'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 15,147 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILEY POST ROAD 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 WILEY POST ROAD?
WILEY POST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILEY POST ROAD?
WILEY POST ROAD is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is WILEY POST ROAD and does age affect safety?
WILEY POST ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 1966.
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.
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