FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EASTON AVE (CR527)

Carrying EASTON AVE (CR527) over AL'S BROOK

0.5 MI south OF I-287, Somerset, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EASTON AVE (CR527)

The EASTON AVE (CR527) bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries EASTON AVE (CR527) over AL'S BROOK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 43,246 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 EASTON AVE (CR527) 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
EASTON AVE (CR527) 24.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
23.0 m (75 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
43,246 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18K0602

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EASTON AVE (CR527) 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 EASTON AVE (CR527) 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 EASTON AVE (CR527)?

EASTON AVE (CR527) in Somerset, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EASTON AVE (CR527) inspected?

EASTON AVE (CR527)'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 43,246 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EASTON AVE (CR527) 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 EASTON AVE (CR527)?

EASTON AVE (CR527) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EASTON AVE (CR527)?

EASTON AVE (CR527) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EASTON AVE (CR527) and does age affect safety?

EASTON AVE (CR527) was built in 1980, making it 46 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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