FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CAVEN POINT ROAD

Carrying CAVEN POINT ROAD over NATIONAL STORAGE BRANCH

0.1MI SE OF NJTPK INT 14B, Hudson, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CAVEN POINT ROAD

The CAVEN POINT ROAD bridge in Hudson, New Jersey carries CAVEN POINT ROAD over NATIONAL STORAGE BRANCH. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.1 meters (89 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,802 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.3 metric tons.

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

How CAVEN POINT ROAD compares

▲ 15.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of New Jersey bridges
202
Bridges in Hudson · 6 in Poor condition
CAVEN POINT ROAD 59.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
59.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Last Reconstructed
2020
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.1 m (89 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
Unknown
Avg Daily Traffic
23,802 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0958160

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 9/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CAVEN POINT 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 CAVEN POINT ROAD against other structures in Hudson 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 CAVEN POINT ROAD?

CAVEN POINT ROAD in Hudson, New Jersey has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CAVEN POINT ROAD inspected?

CAVEN POINT 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 23,802 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAVEN POINT 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 CAVEN POINT ROAD?

CAVEN POINT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CAVEN POINT ROAD?

CAVEN POINT ROAD is owned and maintained by Unknown.

How old is CAVEN POINT ROAD and does age affect safety?

CAVEN POINT ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.

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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