US Bridges

Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559)

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · .87 Mi-Gsp&us 9 Intrchng. · Structure no. 360293N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,731
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559) in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 12,731 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,950 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB
CrossesMays Landing RD (cr 559)
Location.87 Mi-Gsp&us 9 Intrchng.
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.31419, -74.62043
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,731 (2023)
Projected traffic18,950 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559) carry?

About 12,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Mays Landing RD (cr 559)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.