OPOSSUM ROAD
Carrying OPOSSUM ROAD over BEDENS BROOK
1 MI SOUTH OF US 206, Somerset, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OPOSSUM ROAD
The OPOSSUM ROAD bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries OPOSSUM ROAD over BEDENS BROOK. It was built in 1822, making it 204 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,863 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show 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 88.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OPOSSUM ROAD 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
- 1822
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Other
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.7 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,863 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18E0201
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • 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 OPOSSUM ROAD 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 OPOSSUM ROAD 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 OPOSSUM ROAD?
OPOSSUM ROAD in Somerset, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OPOSSUM ROAD inspected?
OPOSSUM ROAD'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 1,863 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OPOSSUM ROAD 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 OPOSSUM ROAD?
OPOSSUM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OPOSSUM ROAD?
OPOSSUM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OPOSSUM ROAD and does age affect safety?
OPOSSUM ROAD was built in 1822, making it 204 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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