FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RT.537

Carrying RT.537 over YELLOW BROOK

0.13mi E. of 18-537 int., Monmouth, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RT.537

The RT.537 bridge in Monmouth, New Jersey carries RT.537 over YELLOW BROOK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,263 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 RT.537 compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of New Jersey bridges
503
Bridges in Monmouth · 40 in Poor condition
RT.537 38.1 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,263 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1324154

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT.537 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 RT.537 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 RT.537?

RT.537 in Monmouth, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RT.537 inspected?

RT.537'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 18,263 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT.537 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RT.537?

RT.537 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RT.537?

RT.537 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RT.537 and does age affect safety?

RT.537 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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