FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARMONY RD CR689

Carrying HARMONY RD CR689 over COHANSEY RIVER

.4 MILE W OF CAKE ROAD, Cumberland, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARMONY RD CR689

The HARMONY RD CR689 bridge in Cumberland, New Jersey carries HARMONY RD CR689 over COHANSEY RIVER. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.1 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 265 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

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

How HARMONY RD CR689 compares

▼ 15.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of New Jersey bridges
102
Bridges in Cumberland · 2 in Poor condition
HARMONY RD CR689 28.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
24.1 m (79 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
265 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0600048

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARMONY RD CR689 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 HARMONY RD CR689 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 HARMONY RD CR689?

HARMONY RD CR689 in Cumberland, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARMONY RD CR689 inspected?

HARMONY RD CR689'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 265 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARMONY RD CR689 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 HARMONY RD CR689?

HARMONY RD CR689 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARMONY RD CR689?

HARMONY RD CR689 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HARMONY RD CR689 and does age affect safety?

HARMONY RD CR689 was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.

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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