US Bridges

Gsp over Elizabeth River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · Between Exits 142 & 143 · Structure no. 361436T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
235,266
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Elizabeth River is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp over Elizabeth River in Essex 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 235,266 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 287,069 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationBetween Exits 142 & 143
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71613, -74.2408
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235,266 (2023)
Projected traffic287,069 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Elizabeth River built?

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

What condition is Gsp over Elizabeth River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp over Elizabeth River carry?

About 235,266 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Gsp over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.