US Bridges

Gsp NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2.75 M NE of RTS9&50 JCT · Structure no. 360231N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,867
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR 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 14,867 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,210 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB
CrossesPenn Reading Seashore RR
Location2.75 M NE of RTS9&50 JCT
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.23587, -74.6669
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,867 (2023)
Projected traffic17,210 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Penn Reading Seashore RR built?

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

What condition is Gsp NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR 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 NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR carry?

About 14,867 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Penn Reading Seashore RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.