US Bridges

Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of Gsp&ace JCT · Structure no. 360363T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45,473
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,473 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,580 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp
CrossesPenn-Reading Seashore RR
Location1 MI S of Gsp&ace JCT
Coordinates39.40178, -74.55859
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,473 (2023)
Projected traffic58,580 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 over Penn-Reading Seashore RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR carry?

About 45,473 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.