FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OAK GROVE ROAD

Carrying OAK GROVE ROAD over LOCKATONG CREEK

0.5 MI EAST OF CR 615, Hunterdon, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OAK GROVE ROAD

The OAK GROVE ROAD bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries OAK GROVE ROAD over LOCKATONG CREEK. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 348 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

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

How OAK GROVE ROAD compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of New Jersey bridges
370
Bridges in Hunterdon · 28 in Poor condition
OAK GROVE ROAD 36.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
348 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1000070

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, 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 OAK GROVE 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 OAK GROVE ROAD against other structures in Hunterdon 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 OAK GROVE ROAD?

OAK GROVE ROAD in Hunterdon, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OAK GROVE ROAD inspected?

OAK GROVE 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 348 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OAK GROVE ROAD 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 OAK GROVE ROAD?

OAK GROVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OAK GROVE ROAD?

OAK GROVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OAK GROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?

OAK GROVE ROAD was built in 1933, making it 93 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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