US Bridges

Becker Farm Road over Foulertons Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.16 Miles East of CR 611 · Structure no. 0700092

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,383
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becker Farm Road over Foulertons Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Becker Farm Road 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 5 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 8,383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,060 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBecker Farm Road
CrossesFoulertons Brook
Location0.16 Miles East of CR 611
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81858, -74.3057
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,383 (2023)
Projected traffic10,060 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Becker Farm Road over Foulertons Brook built?

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

What condition is Becker Farm Road 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 Becker Farm Road over Foulertons Brook carry?

About 8,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Becker Farm Road over Foulertons Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Becker Farm Road over Foulertons Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.