MONMOUTH RD CR 537
Carrying MONMOUTH RD CR 537 over BARKERS BROOK
1.31 MI E OF US 206, Burlington, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MONMOUTH RD CR 537
The MONMOUTH RD CR 537 bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries MONMOUTH RD CR 537 over BARKERS BROOK. It was built in 1912, making it 114 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,244 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 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 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MONMOUTH RD CR 537 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1912
- Last Reconstructed
- 1936
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.3 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,244 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 03E3330
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
MONMOUTH RD CR 537 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 MONMOUTH RD CR 537 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 MONMOUTH RD CR 537?
MONMOUTH RD CR 537 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 MONMOUTH RD CR 537 inspected?
MONMOUTH RD CR 537'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 8,244 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MONMOUTH RD CR 537 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 MONMOUTH RD CR 537?
MONMOUTH RD CR 537 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MONMOUTH RD CR 537?
MONMOUTH RD CR 537 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MONMOUTH RD CR 537 and does age affect safety?
MONMOUTH RD CR 537 was built in 1912, making it 114 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.
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.
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