FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Becker Farm Road

Carrying Becker Farm Road over Foulerton's Brook

0.16 miles east of CR 611, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Becker Farm Road

The Becker Farm Road bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries Becker Farm Road 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 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,383 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How Becker Farm Road compares

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of New Jersey bridges
501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition
Becker Farm Road 24.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 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
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
31.7 m (104 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,383 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0700092

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Becker Farm Road 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 Becker Farm Road 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 Becker Farm Road?

Becker Farm Road in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Becker Farm Road inspected?

Becker Farm Road'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 8,383 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Becker Farm Road 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 Becker Farm Road?

Becker Farm Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Becker Farm Road?

Becker Farm Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Becker Farm Road and does age affect safety?

Becker Farm Road 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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