FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S MAIN ST (CR 678)

Carrying S MAIN ST (CR 678) over LOPATCONG CREEK

0.55 MI WEST OF CR 519, Warren, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S MAIN ST (CR 678)

The S MAIN ST (CR 678) bridge in Warren, New Jersey carries S MAIN ST (CR 678) over LOPATCONG CREEK. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1967, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,549 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 17.2 metric tons.

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

How S MAIN ST (CR 678) compares

▼ 26.6
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of New Jersey bridges
266
Bridges in Warren · 12 in Poor condition
S MAIN ST (CR 678) 17.2 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.7
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
16.9 m (55 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,549 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2101903

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

S MAIN ST (CR 678) 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 S MAIN ST (CR 678) against other structures in Warren 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 S MAIN ST (CR 678)?

S MAIN ST (CR 678) in Warren, New Jersey has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S MAIN ST (CR 678) inspected?

S MAIN ST (CR 678)'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 8,549 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S MAIN ST (CR 678) 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 S MAIN ST (CR 678)?

S MAIN ST (CR 678) has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S MAIN ST (CR 678)?

S MAIN ST (CR 678) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S MAIN ST (CR 678) and does age affect safety?

S MAIN ST (CR 678) was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1967.

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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