FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DAVENPORT STREET

Carrying DAVENPORT STREET over PETERS BROOK

0.3 MI N. OF MAIN STREET, Somerset, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DAVENPORT STREET

The DAVENPORT STREET bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries DAVENPORT STREET over PETERS BROOK. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,983 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 6/9, 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 24.5 metric tons.

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

How DAVENPORT STREET compares

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of New Jersey bridges
393
Bridges in Somerset · 20 in Poor condition
DAVENPORT STREET 24.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
21.6
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1905
Last Reconstructed
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,983 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18F0807

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

DAVENPORT STREET 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 DAVENPORT STREET 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 DAVENPORT STREET?

DAVENPORT STREET in Somerset, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DAVENPORT STREET inspected?

DAVENPORT STREET'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 1,983 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DAVENPORT STREET 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 DAVENPORT STREET?

DAVENPORT STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DAVENPORT STREET?

DAVENPORT STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DAVENPORT STREET and does age affect safety?

DAVENPORT STREET was built in 1905, making it 121 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.

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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