FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FORKED NECK ROAD

Carrying FORKED NECK ROAD over TRIB SPRINGERS BROOK

0.2 MI W 206 JCT, Burlington, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FORKED NECK ROAD

The FORKED NECK ROAD bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries FORKED NECK ROAD over TRIB SPRINGERS BROOK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,137 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How FORKED NECK ROAD compares

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of New Jersey bridges
356
Bridges in Burlington · 32 in Poor condition
FORKED NECK ROAD 24.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,137 vehicles/day
Structure Number
03E6069

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FORKED NECK 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 FORKED NECK 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 FORKED NECK ROAD?

FORKED NECK ROAD in Burlington, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FORKED NECK ROAD inspected?

FORKED NECK 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 1,137 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for FORKED NECK ROAD?

FORKED NECK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FORKED NECK ROAD?

FORKED NECK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FORKED NECK ROAD and does age affect safety?

FORKED NECK ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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