US Bridges

Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A)

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Atlantic County, New Jersey · 4 MI N of Rts 9 & 52 JCT · Structure no. 370316N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,586
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A) in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,586 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,559 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB
CrossesOcean Hts Ave (cr 559A)
Location4 MI N of Rts 9 & 52 JCT
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.34258, -74.60222
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,586 (2023)
Projected traffic27,559 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 Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A) built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A) carry?

About 22,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A)?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Ocean Hts Ave (cr 559A)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.