CAMP MEETING AVE.
Carrying CAMP MEETING AVE. over TRENTON LINE (CSX)
0.5 MI West of CR 601, Somerset, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CAMP MEETING AVE.
The CAMP MEETING AVE. bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries CAMP MEETING AVE. over TRENTON LINE (CSX). It was built in 1889, making it 137 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CAMP MEETING AVE. compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1889
- Last Reconstructed
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1850160
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
CAMP MEETING 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 CAMP MEETING AVE. against other structures in Somerset 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 CAMP MEETING AVE.?
CAMP MEETING AVE. in Somerset, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CAMP MEETING AVE. inspected?
CAMP MEETING 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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CAMP MEETING 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 CAMP MEETING AVE.?
CAMP MEETING AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CAMP MEETING AVE.?
CAMP MEETING AVE. is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is CAMP MEETING AVE. and does age affect safety?
CAMP MEETING AVE. was built in 1889, making it 137 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.
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.
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