RDGWD AVE (CR 653)
Carrying RDGWD AVE (CR 653) over CONRAIL (ABND)
2.0MI SW OF GSP EXIT 151, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RDGWD AVE (CR 653)
The RDGWD AVE (CR 653) bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries RDGWD AVE (CR 653) over CONRAIL (ABND). It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1927, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.0 meters (118 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,409 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by Unknown.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RDGWD AVE (CR 653) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1927
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 36.0 m (118 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.8 m (62 ft)
- Owner
- Unknown
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,409 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0769165
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
RDGWD AVE (CR 653) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RDGWD AVE (CR 653) against other structures in Essex 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 RDGWD AVE (CR 653)?
RDGWD AVE (CR 653) in Essex, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RDGWD AVE (CR 653) inspected?
RDGWD AVE (CR 653)'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 12,409 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RDGWD AVE (CR 653) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RDGWD AVE (CR 653)?
RDGWD AVE (CR 653) has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RDGWD AVE (CR 653)?
RDGWD AVE (CR 653) is owned and maintained by Unknown.
How old is RDGWD AVE (CR 653) and does age affect safety?
RDGWD AVE (CR 653) was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1927.
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.
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