US Bridges

Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · .07 Mi. N. of Hayward ST · Structure no. 0700080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,344
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 9,344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,213 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThomas Boulevard
CrossesNishuane Brook
Location.07 Mi. N. of Hayward ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.78642, -74.21916
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,344 (2023)
Projected traffic11,213 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook carry?

About 9,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Boulevard over Nishuane Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.