US Bridges

Gsp SB over Jones Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2.4 MI NE of US9&GSP Jct. · Structure no. 360024S

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,542
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp SB over Jones Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,542 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,450 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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 SB
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of US9&GSP Jct.
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates38.99103, -74.88125
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,542 (2023)
Projected traffic5,450 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp SB over Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is Gsp SB over Jones Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp SB over Jones Creek carry?

About 4,542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Jones Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.