MORNINGSIDE AVENUE
Carrying MORNINGSIDE AVENUE over FLAT CREEK
0.39 miles E of Poole Ave, Monmouth, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MORNINGSIDE AVENUE
The MORNINGSIDE AVENUE bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries MORNINGSIDE AVENUE over FLAT CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 770 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9, 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 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MORNINGSIDE AVENUE 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
- 1949
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 770 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1300R28
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • 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 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE 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 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE 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 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE?
MORNINGSIDE AVENUE in Monmouth, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MORNINGSIDE AVENUE inspected?
MORNINGSIDE AVENUE'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 770 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORNINGSIDE AVENUE 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 MORNINGSIDE AVENUE?
MORNINGSIDE AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MORNINGSIDE AVENUE?
MORNINGSIDE AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MORNINGSIDE AVENUE and does age affect safety?
MORNINGSIDE AVENUE was built in 1949, making it 77 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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