SCHALKS CROSSINGRD
Carrying SCHALKS CROSSINGRD over AMTRAK-DEVIL BROOK
0.45 MILES NORTH OF CR614, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SCHALKS CROSSINGRD
The SCHALKS CROSSINGRD bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries SCHALKS CROSSINGRD over AMTRAK-DEVIL BROOK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 115.8 meters (380 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,861 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 29.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SCHALKS CROSSINGRD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 115.8 m (380 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,861 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1249161
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCHALKS CROSSINGRD 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 SCHALKS CROSSINGRD 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 SCHALKS CROSSINGRD?
SCHALKS CROSSINGRD in Middlesex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SCHALKS CROSSINGRD inspected?
SCHALKS CROSSINGRD'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 10,861 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCHALKS CROSSINGRD 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 SCHALKS CROSSINGRD?
SCHALKS CROSSINGRD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SCHALKS CROSSINGRD?
SCHALKS CROSSINGRD is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is SCHALKS CROSSINGRD and does age affect safety?
SCHALKS CROSSINGRD was built in 1948, making it 78 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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