FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RED MILL ROAD

Carrying RED MILL ROAD over SADDLE RIVER

500 FEET SOUTH OF ROUTE 4, Bergen, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RED MILL ROAD

The RED MILL ROAD bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries RED MILL ROAD over SADDLE RIVER. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,473 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 superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How RED MILL ROAD compares

▼ 24.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of New Jersey bridges
577
Bridges in Bergen · 13 in Poor condition
RED MILL ROAD 19.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.2
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
14.2 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,473 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020017A

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 RED MILL 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 RED MILL ROAD against other structures in Bergen 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 RED MILL ROAD?

RED MILL ROAD in Bergen, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RED MILL ROAD inspected?

RED MILL 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 18,473 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RED MILL 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 RED MILL ROAD?

RED MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RED MILL ROAD?

RED MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RED MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

RED MILL ROAD was built in 1922, making it 104 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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