FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ANDREWS ROAD

Carrying ANDREWS ROAD over FOUR MILE BRANCH

1.0 MI EAST OF RT 536, Gloucester, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
7 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ANDREWS ROAD

The ANDREWS ROAD bridge in Gloucester, New Jersey carries ANDREWS ROAD over FOUR MILE BRANCH. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.3 metric tons.

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

How ANDREWS ROAD compares

▼ 36.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of New Jersey bridges
242
Bridges in Gloucester · 5 in Poor condition
ANDREWS ROAD 7.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
7.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0806N02

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

ANDREWS ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ANDREWS ROAD against other structures in Gloucester 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 ANDREWS ROAD?

ANDREWS ROAD in Gloucester, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ANDREWS ROAD inspected?

ANDREWS 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 4 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for ANDREWS ROAD?

ANDREWS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ANDREWS ROAD?

ANDREWS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ANDREWS ROAD and does age affect safety?

ANDREWS ROAD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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