FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

C.R. 545

Carrying C.R. 545 over BLACKS CREEK

0.8 Mi South of C.R. 660, Burlington, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: C.R. 545

The C.R. 545 bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries C.R. 545 over BLACKS CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,631 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

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

How C.R. 545 compares

▲ 46.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of New Jersey bridges
356
Bridges in Burlington · 32 in Poor condition
C.R. 545 89.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,631 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03E2460

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether C.R. 545 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 C.R. 545 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 C.R. 545?

C.R. 545 in Burlington, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is C.R. 545 inspected?

C.R. 545'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 7,631 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. C.R. 545 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 C.R. 545?

C.R. 545 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining C.R. 545?

C.R. 545 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is C.R. 545 and does age affect safety?

C.R. 545 was built in 1998, making it 28 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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