FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 506 Spur

Carrying CR 506 Spur over Park Road

IN BRANCH BROOK PARK, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: CR 506 Spur

The CR 506 Spur bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries CR 506 Spur over Park Road. It was built in 1904, making it 122 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Daily traffic averages 287 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How CR 506 Spur compares

501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1904
Material
Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
287 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0700008

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 506 Spur 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 CR 506 Spur against other structures in Essex 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 CR 506 Spur?

CR 506 Spur in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 506 Spur inspected?

CR 506 Spur'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 287 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 506 Spur is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 506 Spur?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CR 506 Spur.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 506 Spur?

Ownership is not specified for CR 506 Spur in the NBI.

How old is CR 506 Spur and does age affect safety?

CR 506 Spur was built in 1904, making it 122 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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