FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

APPLEGARTH ROAD

Carrying APPLEGARTH ROAD over MILLSTONE RIVER

0.49 MI NORTH OF NJ 33, Middlesex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: APPLEGARTH ROAD

The APPLEGARTH ROAD bridge in Middlesex, New Jersey carries APPLEGARTH ROAD over MILLSTONE RIVER. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,333 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 APPLEGARTH ROAD compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of New Jersey bridges
562
Bridges in Middlesex · 18 in Poor condition
APPLEGARTH ROAD 32.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,333 vehicles/day
Structure Number
125B152

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether APPLEGARTH 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 APPLEGARTH 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 APPLEGARTH ROAD?

APPLEGARTH ROAD in Middlesex, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is APPLEGARTH ROAD inspected?

APPLEGARTH 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 11,333 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. APPLEGARTH ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for APPLEGARTH ROAD?

APPLEGARTH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining APPLEGARTH ROAD?

APPLEGARTH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is APPLEGARTH ROAD and does age affect safety?

APPLEGARTH ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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