FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW BOUND CAR ENTRY

Carrying SW BOUND CAR ENTRY over COUNTY ROUTE 537

1.31 MI SW OF I195&537 JC, Ocean, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: SW BOUND CAR ENTRY

The SW BOUND CAR ENTRY bridge in Ocean, New Jersey carries SW BOUND CAR ENTRY over COUNTY ROUTE 537. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 15,842 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How SW BOUND CAR ENTRY compares

238
Bridges in Ocean · 7 in Poor condition

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
15,842 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9200001

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW BOUND CAR ENTRY 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 SW BOUND CAR ENTRY against other structures in Ocean 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 SW BOUND CAR ENTRY?

SW BOUND CAR ENTRY in Ocean, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW BOUND CAR ENTRY inspected?

SW BOUND CAR ENTRY'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 15,842 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW BOUND CAR ENTRY is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SW BOUND CAR ENTRY?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SW BOUND CAR ENTRY.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW BOUND CAR ENTRY?

Ownership is not specified for SW BOUND CAR ENTRY in the NBI.

How old is SW BOUND CAR ENTRY and does age affect safety?

SW BOUND CAR ENTRY was built in 1974, making it 52 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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