US Bridges

Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.11 Miles North of CR611 · Structure no. 0700015

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,443
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br is a concrete slab carrying Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 52 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,443 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,931 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEisenhower Pkwy
CrossesS. Br. of Foulertons Br
Location0.11 Miles North of CR611
RouteCounty Highway 609
Coordinates40.82238, -74.32494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,443 (2023)
Projected traffic32,931 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br carry?

About 27,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Pkwy over S. Br. of Foulertons Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.