Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd)
PoorEssex County, New Jersey · 2.0MI SW of Gsp Exit 151 · Structure no. 0769165
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1927
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,409
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Unknown
- Unknown
About this bridge
Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1927, so it is 125 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,141 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd) built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1927.
What condition is Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd) carry?
About 12,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd)?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Rdgwd Ave (cr 653) over Conrail (abnd)?
It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.