FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOPE CROSSING RD

Carrying HOPE CROSSING RD over BEAVER BROOK

.1 MI WEST OF CO RT 618, Warren, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOPE CROSSING RD

The HOPE CROSSING RD bridge in Warren, New Jersey carries HOPE CROSSING RD over BEAVER BROOK. It was built in 1902, making it 124 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 598 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 6/9. 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 53.5 metric tons.

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

How HOPE CROSSING RD compares

▲ 9.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of New Jersey bridges
266
Bridges in Warren · 12 in Poor condition
HOPE CROSSING RD 53.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1902
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
598 vehicles/day
Structure Number
2102335

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, 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 HOPE CROSSING 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 HOPE CROSSING RD 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 HOPE CROSSING RD?

HOPE CROSSING RD in Warren, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOPE CROSSING RD inspected?

HOPE CROSSING 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 598 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOPE CROSSING 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 HOPE CROSSING RD?

HOPE CROSSING RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOPE CROSSING RD?

HOPE CROSSING RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOPE CROSSING RD and does age affect safety?

HOPE CROSSING RD was built in 1902, making it 124 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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