US Bridges

Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI South of CR 620 · Structure no. 2152160

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns) is a wood or timber slab carrying Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 99 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFoul Rift Road
CrossesHudson Secondary (ns)
Location1.6 MI South of CR 620
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80581, -75.09918
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns) carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns)?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Foul Rift Road over Hudson Secondary (ns)?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.