FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

23RD AV.

Carrying 23RD AV. over GREEN POND BROOK

23RD AV & GREEN POND BRK, Morris, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 23RD AV.

The 23RD AV. bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries 23RD AV. over GREEN POND BROOK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.7 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.7 metric tons.

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

How 23RD AV. compares

▲ 11.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of New Jersey bridges
504
Bridges in Morris · 19 in Poor condition
23RD AV. 55.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
55.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.7 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPAMCPIC000012

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 23RD AV. 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 23RD AV. against other structures in Morris 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 23RD AV.?

23RD AV. in Morris, 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 23RD AV. inspected?

23RD AV.'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 23RD AV. 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 23RD AV.?

23RD AV. has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 23RD AV.?

23RD AV. is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is 23RD AV. and does age affect safety?

23RD AV. was built in 1995, making it 31 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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