US Bridges

Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.46 Mi. East of I-280 · Structure no. 0700091

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,733
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,733 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,880 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Rock Avenue
CrossesFoulertons Brook
Location0.46 Mi. East of I-280
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82084, -74.30685
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,733 (2023)
Projected traffic12,880 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook carry?

About 10,733 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulertons Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.