FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WATERLOO DRIVE

Carrying WATERLOO DRIVE over WATNONG BROOK

1.1MI NW OF NJ10&NJ53 JCT, Morris, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WATERLOO DRIVE

The WATERLOO DRIVE bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries WATERLOO DRIVE over WATNONG BROOK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 563 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How WATERLOO DRIVE compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 27%
Lower load rating than 73% of New Jersey bridges
504
Bridges in Morris · 19 in Poor condition
WATERLOO DRIVE 30.8 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
14.8 m (49 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
563 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1429001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WATERLOO DRIVE 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 WATERLOO DRIVE 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 WATERLOO DRIVE?

WATERLOO DRIVE in Morris, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WATERLOO DRIVE inspected?

WATERLOO DRIVE'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 563 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATERLOO DRIVE 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 WATERLOO DRIVE?

WATERLOO DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WATERLOO DRIVE?

WATERLOO DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is WATERLOO DRIVE and does age affect safety?

WATERLOO DRIVE was built in 1980, making it 46 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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