FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEW MILFORD AVE

Carrying NEW MILFORD AVE over HACKENSACK RIVER

0.09 mi East of CR 74, Bergen, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEW MILFORD AVE

The NEW MILFORD AVE bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries NEW MILFORD AVE over HACKENSACK RIVER. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,458 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 43.5 metric tons.

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

How NEW MILFORD AVE compares

▼ 0.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of New Jersey bridges
577
Bridges in Bergen · 13 in Poor condition
NEW MILFORD AVE 43.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.8 m (137 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,458 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020038B

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW MILFORD AVE 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 NEW MILFORD AVE 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 NEW MILFORD AVE?

NEW MILFORD AVE in Bergen, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEW MILFORD AVE inspected?

NEW MILFORD AVE'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 6,458 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW MILFORD AVE 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 NEW MILFORD AVE?

NEW MILFORD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEW MILFORD AVE?

NEW MILFORD AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NEW MILFORD AVE and does age affect safety?

NEW MILFORD AVE was built in 1981, making it 45 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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