FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TALMAGE AVE (CR533

Carrying TALMAGE AVE (CR533 over MIDDLE BROOK

0.06 MI E OF I-287, Somerset, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TALMAGE AVE (CR533

The TALMAGE AVE (CR533 bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries TALMAGE AVE (CR533 over MIDDLE BROOK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 43.9 meters (144 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,412 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.

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

How TALMAGE AVE (CR533 compares

▼ 20.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of New Jersey bridges
393
Bridges in Somerset · 20 in Poor condition
TALMAGE AVE (CR533 23.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.1
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
43.9 m (144 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,412 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18H0705

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (9/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TALMAGE 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 TALMAGE 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 TALMAGE AVE (CR533?

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

How often is TALMAGE AVE (CR533 inspected?

TALMAGE 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 11,412 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TALMAGE AVE (CR533 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TALMAGE AVE (CR533?

TALMAGE AVE (CR533 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TALMAGE AVE (CR533?

TALMAGE AVE (CR533 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TALMAGE AVE (CR533 and does age affect safety?

TALMAGE AVE (CR533 was built in 2010, making it 16 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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