(MAIN STREET)CR535
Carrying (MAIN STREET)CR535 over CRANBURY BROOK
0.25 MI N OF STATION RD, Middlesex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: (MAIN STREET)CR535
The (MAIN STREET)CR535 bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries (MAIN STREET)CR535 over CRANBURY BROOK. It was built in 1896, making it 130 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,125 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How (MAIN STREET)CR535 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
- 1896
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,125 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 124B105
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 (MAIN STREET)CR535 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 (MAIN STREET)CR535 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 (MAIN STREET)CR535?
(MAIN STREET)CR535 in Middlesex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is (MAIN STREET)CR535 inspected?
(MAIN STREET)CR535'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 7,125 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. (MAIN STREET)CR535 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 (MAIN STREET)CR535?
(MAIN STREET)CR535 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining (MAIN STREET)CR535?
(MAIN STREET)CR535 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is (MAIN STREET)CR535 and does age affect safety?
(MAIN STREET)CR535 was built in 1896, making it 130 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
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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