US Bridges

Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI NE of GSP&RT124 Jc · Structure no. 361450T

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,752
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 72 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 9,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,899 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesGsp NB & SB
Location0.1 MI NE of GSP&RT124 Jc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7296, -74.22345
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,752 (2023)
Projected traffic11,899 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Madison Ave over Gsp NB & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB carry?

About 9,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over Gsp NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.