FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE

Carrying OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE over BRANCH OFPASSAIC RIVER

0.09 MI. NORTH OF US 46, Morris, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE

The OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE over BRANCH OFPASSAIC RIVER. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 328 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 20.9 metric tons.

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

How OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New Jersey bridges
504
Bridges in Morris · 19 in Poor condition
OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE 20.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.3
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1921
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
37.5 m (123 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
328 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1400433

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

OLD BLOOMFIELD 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 OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE against other structures in Morris 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 OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE?

OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE inspected?

OLD BLOOMFIELD 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 328 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD BLOOMFIELD 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 OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE?

OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE?

OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE and does age affect safety?

OLD BLOOMFIELD AVE was built in 1921, making it 105 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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