FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARK AVE (CR 658)

Carrying PARK AVE (CR 658) over CITY SUBWAY

1.2 MI NW I-280&NJ21 JCT, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARK AVE (CR 658)

The PARK AVE (CR 658) bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries PARK AVE (CR 658) over CITY SUBWAY. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,170 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 33.6 metric tons.

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

How PARK AVE (CR 658) compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of New Jersey bridges
501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition
PARK AVE (CR 658) 33.6 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
31.3 m (103 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0700N03

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARK AVE (CR 658) 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 PARK AVE (CR 658) 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 PARK AVE (CR 658)?

PARK AVE (CR 658) in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARK AVE (CR 658) inspected?

PARK AVE (CR 658)'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 19,170 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK AVE (CR 658) 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 PARK AVE (CR 658)?

PARK AVE (CR 658) has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARK AVE (CR 658)?

PARK AVE (CR 658) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PARK AVE (CR 658) and does age affect safety?

PARK AVE (CR 658) was built in 1932, making it 94 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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