FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E Hobart Gap Road

Carrying E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook

0.44 MI S OF JFK PKWY, Essex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E Hobart Gap Road

The E Hobart Gap Road bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries E Hobart Gap Road over Canoe Brook. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,268 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How E Hobart Gap Road compares

▲ 56.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New Jersey bridges
501
Bridges in Essex · 7 in Poor condition
E Hobart Gap Road 99.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,268 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0701065

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 E Hobart Gap 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 E Hobart Gap Road 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 E Hobart Gap Road?

E Hobart Gap Road in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E Hobart Gap Road inspected?

E Hobart Gap 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 6,268 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E Hobart Gap 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 E Hobart Gap Road?

E Hobart Gap Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E Hobart Gap Road?

E Hobart Gap Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is E Hobart Gap Road and does age affect safety?

E Hobart Gap Road was built in 1996, making it 30 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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