FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VANDERHOOF AVE

Carrying VANDERHOOF AVE over BEAVER BROOK

0.5 MI E OF I-80 EXIT 37, Morris, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VANDERHOOF AVE

The VANDERHOOF AVE bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries VANDERHOOF AVE over BEAVER BROOK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.7 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

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

How VANDERHOOF AVE compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of New Jersey bridges
504
Bridges in Morris · 19 in Poor condition
VANDERHOOF AVE 34.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.2
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.7 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
410 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1413170

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VANDERHOOF AVE 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 VANDERHOOF 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 VANDERHOOF AVE?

VANDERHOOF AVE in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is VANDERHOOF AVE inspected?

VANDERHOOF 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 410 vehicles per day.

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

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

VANDERHOOF AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VANDERHOOF AVE?

VANDERHOOF AVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is VANDERHOOF AVE and does age affect safety?

VANDERHOOF AVE was built in 1958, making it 68 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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