FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I

Carrying RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I over SADDLE RIVER

0.11 Mi W. of CR 62, Bergen, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I

The RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I bridge in Bergen, New Jersey carries RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I over SADDLE RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,945 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 49.9 metric tons.

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

How RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I compares

▲ 6.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of New Jersey bridges
577
Bridges in Bergen · 13 in Poor condition
RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I 49.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
18.8 m (62 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,945 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020046F

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, 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 RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I 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 RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I 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 RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I?

RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I in Bergen, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I inspected?

RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I'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 12,945 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I 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 RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I?

RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I?

RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I and does age affect safety?

RIDGEWOOD AV CR80I was built in 1976, making it 50 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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