FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 537 (COLTS NECK

Carrying CR 537 (COLTS NECK over YELLOW BROOK

1 MILE EAST OF NJ 18, Monmouth, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 537 (COLTS NECK

The CR 537 (COLTS NECK bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries CR 537 (COLTS NECK over YELLOW BROOK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,871 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. 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 CR 537 (COLTS NECK compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of New Jersey bridges
503
Bridges in Monmouth · 40 in Poor condition
CR 537 (COLTS NECK 32.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
28.0 m (92 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,871 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13000F8

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 537 (COLTS NECK 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 CR 537 (COLTS NECK against other structures in Monmouth 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 CR 537 (COLTS NECK?

CR 537 (COLTS NECK in Monmouth, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 537 (COLTS NECK inspected?

CR 537 (COLTS NECK'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 9,871 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 537 (COLTS NECK 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 CR 537 (COLTS NECK?

CR 537 (COLTS NECK has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 537 (COLTS NECK?

CR 537 (COLTS NECK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 537 (COLTS NECK and does age affect safety?

CR 537 (COLTS NECK was built in 1975, making it 51 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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