US Bridges

Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.5 M SE of RTS9&50 JCT · Structure no. 360202S

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
978
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB is a concrete tee beam carrying Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesExit Ramp to Nj 50
CrossesGsp SB
Location0.5 M SE of RTS9&50 JCT
Coordinates39.20373, -74.70017
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2023)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB built?

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

What condition is Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB 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 Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Exit Ramp to Nj 50 over Gsp SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.