POTTERSTOWN ROAD
Carrying POTTERSTOWN ROAD over I-78
5.5 MI EAST OF RT 31, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: POTTERSTOWN ROAD
The POTTERSTOWN ROAD bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries POTTERSTOWN ROAD over I-78. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 115,124 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How POTTERSTOWN ROAD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 115,124 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1018163
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POTTERSTOWN 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 POTTERSTOWN 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 POTTERSTOWN ROAD?
POTTERSTOWN ROAD in Hunterdon, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is POTTERSTOWN ROAD inspected?
POTTERSTOWN 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 115,124 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POTTERSTOWN ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for POTTERSTOWN ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for POTTERSTOWN ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining POTTERSTOWN ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for POTTERSTOWN ROAD in the NBI.
How old is POTTERSTOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
POTTERSTOWN ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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.
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