US Bridges

Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mi. South of US 40 · Structure no. 1704136

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond is a concrete tee beam carrying Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRenter Road
CrossesBranch of Avis Mill Pond
Location0.7 Mi. South of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63435, -75.28242
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Renter Road over Branch of Avis Mill Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.