FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OHIO AVE. (CR 734)

Carrying OHIO AVE. (CR 734) over ATLANTIC CITY LINE

2.7MI SE of US30&NJ73 JCT, Camden, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OHIO AVE. (CR 734)

The OHIO AVE. (CR 734) bridge in Camden, New Jersey carries OHIO AVE. (CR 734) over ATLANTIC CITY LINE. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.9 meters (131 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 282 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How OHIO AVE. (CR 734) compares

▼ 24.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of New Jersey bridges
259
Bridges in Camden · 13 in Poor condition
OHIO AVE. (CR 734) 19.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.2
Serviceability /30
5.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1905
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
39.9 m (131 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
Unknown
Avg Daily Traffic
282 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0462158

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

OHIO AVE. (CR 734) 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 OHIO AVE. (CR 734) against other structures in Camden 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 OHIO AVE. (CR 734)?

OHIO AVE. (CR 734) in Camden, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OHIO AVE. (CR 734) inspected?

OHIO AVE. (CR 734)'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 282 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OHIO AVE. (CR 734) 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 OHIO AVE. (CR 734)?

OHIO AVE. (CR 734) has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OHIO AVE. (CR 734)?

OHIO AVE. (CR 734) is owned and maintained by Unknown.

How old is OHIO AVE. (CR 734) and does age affect safety?

OHIO AVE. (CR 734) was built in 1905, making it 121 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.