FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FARNSWRTH AV CR545

Carrying FARNSWRTH AV CR545 over ROBINSVILLE SECONDARY

0.9MI NE OF I295&US130 JC, Burlington, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FARNSWRTH AV CR545

The FARNSWRTH AV CR545 bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries FARNSWRTH AV CR545 over ROBINSVILLE SECONDARY. It was built in 1911, making it 115 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,443 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

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

How FARNSWRTH AV CR545 compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of New Jersey bridges
356
Bridges in Burlington · 32 in Poor condition
FARNSWRTH AV CR545 28.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
27.1
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1911
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
28.6 m (94 ft)
Owner
Unknown
Avg Daily Traffic
5,443 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0350162

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

FARNSWRTH AV CR545 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FARNSWRTH AV CR545 against other structures in Burlington 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 FARNSWRTH AV CR545?

FARNSWRTH AV CR545 in Burlington, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FARNSWRTH AV CR545 inspected?

FARNSWRTH AV CR545'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 5,443 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FARNSWRTH AV CR545 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FARNSWRTH AV CR545?

FARNSWRTH AV CR545 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FARNSWRTH AV CR545?

FARNSWRTH AV CR545 is owned and maintained by Unknown.

How old is FARNSWRTH AV CR545 and does age affect safety?

FARNSWRTH AV CR545 was built in 1911, making it 115 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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