US Bridges

Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI N of Gsp & Nj 147 · Structure no. 360084S

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,922
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15,922 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,794 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Southbound
CrossesShell Bay Avenue
Location1.8 MI N of Gsp & Nj 147
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.06694, -74.83007
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,922 (2023)
Projected traffic23,794 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 Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue carry?

About 15,922 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Southbound over Shell Bay Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.