FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MOUNTAIN ROAD

Carrying MOUNTAIN ROAD over ROCKAWAY CREEK

0.9 MI WEST OF CR 517, Hunterdon, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MOUNTAIN ROAD

The MOUNTAIN ROAD bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries MOUNTAIN ROAD over ROCKAWAY CREEK. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 169 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 superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How MOUNTAIN ROAD compares

▼ 25.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of New Jersey bridges
370
Bridges in Hunterdon · 28 in Poor condition
MOUNTAIN ROAD 18.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1901
Material
Masonry
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
169 vehicles/day
Structure Number
100T132

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

MOUNTAIN 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 MOUNTAIN 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 MOUNTAIN ROAD?

MOUNTAIN ROAD in Hunterdon, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MOUNTAIN ROAD inspected?

MOUNTAIN 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 169 vehicles per day.

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

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

MOUNTAIN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MOUNTAIN ROAD?

MOUNTAIN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MOUNTAIN ROAD and does age affect safety?

MOUNTAIN ROAD was built in 1901, making it 125 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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