FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 322-BLK HRSE PK

Carrying US 322-BLK HRSE PK over WATERING RACE BRANCH

0.15 MI WEST OF NJ 50, Atlantic, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
74 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 322-BLK HRSE PK

The US 322-BLK HRSE PK bridge in Atlantic, New Jersey carries US 322-BLK HRSE PK over WATERING RACE BRANCH. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,669 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.4 metric tons.

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

How US 322-BLK HRSE PK compares

▲ 30.6
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of New Jersey bridges
207
Bridges in Atlantic · 12 in Poor condition
US 322-BLK HRSE PK 74.4 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
8.3
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
74.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
31.5 m (103 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,669 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0119159

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 322-BLK HRSE PK 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 US 322-BLK HRSE PK against other structures in Atlantic 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 US 322-BLK HRSE PK?

US 322-BLK HRSE PK in Atlantic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 322-BLK HRSE PK inspected?

US 322-BLK HRSE PK'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 19,669 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 322-BLK HRSE PK is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 322-BLK HRSE PK?

US 322-BLK HRSE PK has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 322-BLK HRSE PK?

US 322-BLK HRSE PK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 322-BLK HRSE PK and does age affect safety?

US 322-BLK HRSE PK was built in 2000, making it 26 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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