US Bridges

N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.42 Miles South of CR611 · Structure no. 070025A

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,656
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 50 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 13,656 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,663 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Livingston Av
CrossesFoulerton Brook
Location0.42 Miles South of CR611
RouteCounty Highway 527
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81619, -74.30173
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,656 (2022)
Projected traffic16,663 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is N. Livingston Av over Foulerton 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 2024.

How much traffic does N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook carry?

About 13,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns N. Livingston Av over Foulerton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.