FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GREEN VALLEY DRIVE

Carrying GREEN VALLEY DRIVE over E. BRANCH MIDDLE BROOK

.05 MI S Of WASH VALLEY, Somerset, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GREEN VALLEY DRIVE

The GREEN VALLEY DRIVE bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries GREEN VALLEY DRIVE over E. BRANCH MIDDLE BROOK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,158 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE 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
GREEN VALLEY DRIVE 24.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,158 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18K0909

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GREEN VALLEY DRIVE 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 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE 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 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE?

GREEN VALLEY DRIVE in Somerset, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GREEN VALLEY DRIVE inspected?

GREEN VALLEY DRIVE'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 1,158 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GREEN VALLEY DRIVE 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 GREEN VALLEY DRIVE?

GREEN VALLEY DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GREEN VALLEY DRIVE?

GREEN VALLEY DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GREEN VALLEY DRIVE and does age affect safety?

GREEN VALLEY DRIVE was built in 1963, making it 63 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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