US Bridges

Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of Cty Rt 527 · Structure no. 9200004

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrudential Drive
CrossesFoulertons Brook
Location0.1 MI East of Cty Rt 527
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81589, -74.29963
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prudential Drive 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Prudential Drive over Foulertons Brook?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).