FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DISTRIBUTION BLVD

Carrying DISTRIBUTION BLVD over MILL BROOK

0.5 mi west of CR 667, Middlesex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DISTRIBUTION BLVD

The DISTRIBUTION BLVD bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries DISTRIBUTION BLVD over MILL BROOK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 377 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 5/9, 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 27.2 metric tons.

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

How DISTRIBUTION BLVD compares

▼ 16.6
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of New Jersey bridges
562
Bridges in Middlesex · 18 in Poor condition
DISTRIBUTION BLVD 27.2 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
377 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121B507

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DISTRIBUTION BLVD 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 DISTRIBUTION BLVD against other structures in Middlesex 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 DISTRIBUTION BLVD?

DISTRIBUTION BLVD in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DISTRIBUTION BLVD inspected?

DISTRIBUTION BLVD'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 377 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DISTRIBUTION BLVD 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 DISTRIBUTION BLVD?

DISTRIBUTION BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DISTRIBUTION BLVD?

DISTRIBUTION BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DISTRIBUTION BLVD and does age affect safety?

DISTRIBUTION BLVD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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