FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MORGAN BLVD

Carrying MORGAN BLVD over N. BRANCH NEWTON CREEK

0.2 MI S. OF MORGAN STREE, Camden, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MORGAN BLVD

The MORGAN BLVD bridge in Camden, New Jersey carries MORGAN BLVD over N. BRANCH NEWTON CREEK. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,262 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 52.6 metric tons.

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

How MORGAN BLVD compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of New Jersey bridges
259
Bridges in Camden · 13 in Poor condition
MORGAN BLVD 52.6 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
52.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1919
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,262 vehicles/day
Structure Number
004A006

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MORGAN BLVD 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 MORGAN BLVD against other structures in Camden 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 MORGAN BLVD?

MORGAN BLVD in Camden, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MORGAN BLVD inspected?

MORGAN BLVD'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 5,262 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORGAN BLVD 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 MORGAN BLVD?

MORGAN BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MORGAN BLVD?

MORGAN BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MORGAN BLVD and does age affect safety?

MORGAN BLVD was built in 1919, making it 107 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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