FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

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.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

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

▼ 22.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of New Jersey bridges
356
Bridges in Burlington · 32 in Poor condition
MONMOUTH RD CR 537 21.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
18.8
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
13.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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