US Bridges

Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR

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Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI S of US30&GSP JCT · Structure no. 370399T

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,852
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 2017, so it is 8 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 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 34,852 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,456 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesPenn-Reading Seashore RR
Location0.14 MI S of US30&GSP JCT
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.46614, -74.53764
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 inspectionApril 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,852 (2023)
Projected traffic66,456 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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 April 2023.

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

About 34,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Penn-Reading Seashore RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.