US Bridges

Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.29 M N of GSP&RT280 JCT · Structure no. 361484T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,848
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,475 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRenshaw Ave
CrossesGsp NB & SB
Location1.29 M N of GSP&RT280 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77665, -74.20175
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,848 (2023)
Projected traffic3,475 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB carry?

About 2,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Renshaw Ave over Gsp NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.