FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH MILL ROAD

Carrying SOUTH MILL ROAD over LITTLE ROBIN BRANCH

.3 MILE S OF LANDIS AVE, Cumberland, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH MILL ROAD

The SOUTH MILL ROAD bridge in Cumberland, New Jersey carries SOUTH MILL ROAD over LITTLE ROBIN BRANCH. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 754 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH MILL ROAD compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of New Jersey bridges
102
Bridges in Cumberland · 2 in Poor condition
SOUTH MILL ROAD 29.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
25.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
754 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0600036

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH MILL 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 SOUTH MILL ROAD against other structures in Cumberland 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 SOUTH MILL ROAD?

SOUTH MILL ROAD in Cumberland, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH MILL ROAD inspected?

SOUTH MILL 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 754 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH MILL ROAD 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 SOUTH MILL ROAD?

SOUTH MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH MILL ROAD?

SOUTH MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH MILL ROAD was built in 1941, making it 85 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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