FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RT NJ 29

Carrying RT NJ 29 over COPPER CREEK

1.51 MI S OF 29-12 JCT, Hunterdon, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RT NJ 29

The RT NJ 29 bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries RT NJ 29 over COPPER CREEK. It was built in 1914, making it 112 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1936, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,376 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. 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 RT NJ 29 compares

▲ 56.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New Jersey bridges
370
Bridges in Hunterdon · 28 in Poor condition
RT NJ 29 99.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1914
Last Reconstructed
1936
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,376 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1009150

How to read this record

RT NJ 29 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 RT NJ 29 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 RT NJ 29?

RT NJ 29 in Hunterdon, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RT NJ 29 inspected?

RT NJ 29'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 2,376 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT NJ 29 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 RT NJ 29?

RT NJ 29 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RT NJ 29?

RT NJ 29 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RT NJ 29 and does age affect safety?

RT NJ 29 was built in 1914, making it 112 years old and last reconstructed in 1936.

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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