US Bridges

Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685)

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of Rt 30 & Gsp JCT · Structure no. 360389S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,924
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685) in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 17,924 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,932 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp SB
CrossesWestcoat Road (cr 685)
Location1 MI S of Rt 30 & Gsp JCT
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.43536, -74.54027
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,924 (2023)
Projected traffic34,932 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685) carry?

About 17,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Westcoat Road (cr 685)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.