FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Eagle Rock Avenue

Carrying Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulerton's Brook

0.46 MI. East of I-280, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Eagle Rock Avenue

The Eagle Rock Avenue bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries Eagle Rock Avenue over Foulerton's Brook. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,733 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Eagle Rock Avenue compares

▼ 22.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of New Jersey bridges
501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition
Eagle Rock Avenue 21.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
26.1 m (86 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,733 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0700091

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Eagle Rock Avenue is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Eagle Rock Avenue against other structures in Essex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Eagle Rock Avenue?

Eagle Rock Avenue in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Eagle Rock Avenue inspected?

Eagle Rock Avenue's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,733 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Eagle Rock Avenue is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Eagle Rock Avenue?

Eagle Rock Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Eagle Rock Avenue?

Eagle Rock Avenue is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Eagle Rock Avenue and does age affect safety?

Eagle Rock Avenue was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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