FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR510 COLUMBIA TPK

Carrying CR510 COLUMBIA TPK over BLACK BROOK

0.8MI E NJ24&CR510, Morris, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR510 COLUMBIA TPK

The CR510 COLUMBIA TPK bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries CR510 COLUMBIA TPK over BLACK BROOK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,731 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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 36.3 metric tons.

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

How CR510 COLUMBIA TPK compares

▼ 7.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of New Jersey bridges
504
Bridges in Morris · 19 in Poor condition
CR510 COLUMBIA TPK 36.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
3.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
17.5 m (57 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,731 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1400451

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 CR510 COLUMBIA TPK 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 CR510 COLUMBIA TPK 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 CR510 COLUMBIA TPK?

CR510 COLUMBIA TPK in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR510 COLUMBIA TPK inspected?

CR510 COLUMBIA TPK'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 30,731 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR510 COLUMBIA TPK 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 CR510 COLUMBIA TPK?

CR510 COLUMBIA TPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR510 COLUMBIA TPK?

CR510 COLUMBIA TPK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR510 COLUMBIA TPK and does age affect safety?

CR510 COLUMBIA TPK was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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