FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COOPER ROAD

Carrying COOPER ROAD over McCLEES CREEK

1.6 MILES EAST OF NJ 35, Monmouth, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COOPER ROAD

The COOPER ROAD bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries COOPER ROAD over McCLEES CREEK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 247 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.

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

How COOPER ROAD compares

▲ 7.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of New Jersey bridges
503
Bridges in Monmouth · 40 in Poor condition
COOPER ROAD 51.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
247 vehicles/day
Structure Number
130MT20

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

COOPER ROAD 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 COOPER 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 COOPER ROAD?

COOPER ROAD in Monmouth, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COOPER ROAD inspected?

COOPER 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 247 vehicles per day.

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

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

COOPER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COOPER ROAD?

COOPER ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COOPER ROAD and does age affect safety?

COOPER ROAD was built in 1951, making it 75 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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