FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NEW FREEDOM ROAD

Carrying NEW FREEDOM ROAD over SW BR RANCOCAS CREEK

0.50 MI. NW JCT EAYRESTWN, Burlington, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NEW FREEDOM ROAD

The NEW FREEDOM ROAD bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries NEW FREEDOM ROAD over SW BR RANCOCAS CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 25.9 meters (85 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,690 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.

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

How NEW FREEDOM ROAD compares

▲ 56.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New Jersey bridges
356
Bridges in Burlington · 32 in Poor condition
NEW FREEDOM ROAD 99.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
25.9 m (85 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,690 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03D5810

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW FREEDOM 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 NEW FREEDOM ROAD 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 NEW FREEDOM ROAD?

NEW FREEDOM ROAD in Burlington, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NEW FREEDOM ROAD inspected?

NEW FREEDOM 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 1,690 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW FREEDOM ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NEW FREEDOM ROAD?

NEW FREEDOM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NEW FREEDOM ROAD?

NEW FREEDOM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NEW FREEDOM ROAD and does age affect safety?

NEW FREEDOM ROAD was built in 1992, making it 34 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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