FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARBOR LANE

Carrying HARBOR LANE over LANDING CREEK

.08 MI E OF BAY AVENUE, Atlantic, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
58 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARBOR LANE

The HARBOR LANE bridge in Atlantic, New Jersey carries HARBOR LANE over LANDING CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 121 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.1 metric tons.

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

How HARBOR LANE compares

▲ 14.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of New Jersey bridges
207
Bridges in Atlantic · 12 in Poor condition
HARBOR LANE 58.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
58.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
Private
Avg Daily Traffic
121 vehicles/day
Structure Number
01SP001

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 HARBOR LANE 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 HARBOR LANE 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 HARBOR LANE?

HARBOR LANE in Atlantic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARBOR LANE inspected?

HARBOR LANE'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 121 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARBOR LANE 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 HARBOR LANE?

HARBOR LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARBOR LANE?

HARBOR LANE is owned and maintained by Private.

How old is HARBOR LANE and does age affect safety?

HARBOR LANE was built in 1987, making it 39 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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