Washington Val Rd
Carrying Washington Val Rd over DOCK WATCH HOLLOW BRK
1.38 MI EAST OF RT 525, Somerset, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Washington Val Rd
The Washington Val Rd bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries Washington Val Rd over DOCK WATCH HOLLOW BRK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,543 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 culvert 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 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Washington Val Rd compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,543 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18H0907
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Washington Val Rd 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 Washington Val Rd 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 Washington Val Rd?
Washington Val Rd in Somerset, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Washington Val Rd inspected?
Washington Val Rd'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 6,543 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Washington Val Rd 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 Washington Val Rd?
Washington Val Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Washington Val Rd?
Washington Val Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Washington Val Rd and does age affect safety?
Washington Val Rd was built in 1975, making it 51 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.
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