FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAIRD ROAD

Carrying LAIRD ROAD over YELLOW BROOK

1.8 MILES EAST OF NJ 34, Monmouth, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAIRD ROAD

The LAIRD ROAD bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries LAIRD ROAD over YELLOW BROOK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,563 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 26.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LAIRD ROAD compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of New Jersey bridges
503
Bridges in Monmouth · 40 in Poor condition
LAIRD ROAD 26.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,563 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1300A42

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

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

LAIRD ROAD in Monmouth, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAIRD ROAD inspected?

LAIRD 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 2,563 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAIRD 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 LAIRD ROAD?

LAIRD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAIRD ROAD?

LAIRD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LAIRD ROAD and does age affect safety?

LAIRD ROAD was built in 1961, making it 65 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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