RIVERDALE AVE.
Carrying RIVERDALE AVE. over PINE BROOK
0.6 MI. WEST HANCE AV., Monmouth, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVERDALE AVE.
The RIVERDALE AVE. bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries RIVERDALE AVE. over PINE BROOK. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1940, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 97 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 3/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVERDALE AVE. 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
- 1931
- Last Reconstructed
- 1940
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.9 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 97 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1300S15
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
RIVERDALE AVE. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RIVERDALE AVE. 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 RIVERDALE AVE.?
RIVERDALE AVE. in Monmouth, New Jersey has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVERDALE AVE. inspected?
RIVERDALE AVE.'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 97 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVERDALE AVE. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVERDALE AVE.?
RIVERDALE AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVERDALE AVE.?
RIVERDALE AVE. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RIVERDALE AVE. and does age affect safety?
RIVERDALE AVE. was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 1940.
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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