FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FINDERNE AVE CR533

Carrying FINDERNE AVE CR533 over RARITAN VALLEY LINE

1.26MI SW I287 & US22 JCT, Somerset, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FINDERNE AVE CR533

The FINDERNE AVE CR533 bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries FINDERNE AVE CR533 over RARITAN VALLEY LINE. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 30.2 meters (99 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,630 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.2 metric tons.

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

How FINDERNE AVE CR533 compares

▲ 22.4
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of New Jersey bridges
393
Bridges in Somerset · 20 in Poor condition
FINDERNE AVE CR533 66.2 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
7.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
30.2 m (99 ft)
Deck Width
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
Unknown
Avg Daily Traffic
20,630 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1860159

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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) 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 FINDERNE AVE CR533 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 FINDERNE AVE CR533 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 FINDERNE AVE CR533?

FINDERNE AVE CR533 in Somerset, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FINDERNE AVE CR533 inspected?

FINDERNE AVE CR533'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 20,630 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FINDERNE AVE CR533 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 FINDERNE AVE CR533?

FINDERNE AVE CR533 has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FINDERNE AVE CR533?

FINDERNE AVE CR533 is owned and maintained by Unknown.

How old is FINDERNE AVE CR533 and does age affect safety?

FINDERNE AVE CR533 was built in 1987, making it 39 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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