FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LANDING LANE CR609

Carrying LANDING LANE CR609 over RARITAN RIVER

0.06 M North of CR 672, Middlesex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LANDING LANE CR609

The LANDING LANE CR609 bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries LANDING LANE CR609 over RARITAN RIVER. It was built in 1895, making it 131 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 109.4 meters (359 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,902 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.7 metric tons.

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

How LANDING LANE CR609 compares

▲ 17.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of New Jersey bridges
562
Bridges in Middlesex · 18 in Poor condition
LANDING LANE CR609 61.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
3.1
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
61.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1895
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
109.4 m (359 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,902 vehicles/day
Structure Number
123B170

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, 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 LANDING LANE CR609 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 LANDING LANE CR609 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 LANDING LANE CR609?

LANDING LANE CR609 in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LANDING LANE CR609 inspected?

LANDING LANE CR609'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 30,902 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LANDING LANE CR609 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 LANDING LANE CR609?

LANDING LANE CR609 has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LANDING LANE CR609?

LANDING LANE CR609 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LANDING LANE CR609 and does age affect safety?

LANDING LANE CR609 was built in 1895, making it 131 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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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