FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ADAMS DITCH RSR BR

Carrying ADAMS DITCH RSR BR over PEDDIE DITCH

2.9 MI FROM NJ TPK TOLL, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ADAMS DITCH RSR BR

The ADAMS DITCH RSR BR bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries ADAMS DITCH RSR BR over PEDDIE DITCH. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 259 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, substructure at 8/9. 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How ADAMS DITCH RSR BR compares

▼ 22.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of New Jersey bridges
501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition
ADAMS DITCH RSR BR 21.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
259 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3800083

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ADAMS DITCH RSR BR 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 ADAMS DITCH RSR BR 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 ADAMS DITCH RSR BR?

ADAMS DITCH RSR BR in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ADAMS DITCH RSR BR inspected?

ADAMS DITCH RSR BR'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 259 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ADAMS DITCH RSR BR 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 ADAMS DITCH RSR BR?

ADAMS DITCH RSR BR has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ADAMS DITCH RSR BR?

ADAMS DITCH RSR BR is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is ADAMS DITCH RSR BR and does age affect safety?

ADAMS DITCH RSR BR was built in 2001, making it 25 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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