CRANBURY ROAD
Carrying CRANBURY ROAD over IRELAND BROOK
0.06 S. JCT RUES LANE, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CRANBURY ROAD
The CRANBURY ROAD bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries CRANBURY ROAD over IRELAND BROOK. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,553 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 culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CRANBURY 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1981
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 22,553 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 123B200
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 CRANBURY 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 CRANBURY ROAD 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 CRANBURY ROAD?
CRANBURY ROAD in Middlesex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CRANBURY ROAD inspected?
CRANBURY 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 22,553 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRANBURY ROAD 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 CRANBURY ROAD?
CRANBURY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CRANBURY ROAD?
CRANBURY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CRANBURY ROAD and does age affect safety?
CRANBURY ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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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