US Bridges

Gsp over 14th Ave.

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI NE of GSP&RT124 Jc · Structure no. 361460T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185,517
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over 14th Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over 14th Ave. 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 185,517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 292,004 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
Crosses14th Ave.
Location1.1 MI NE of GSP&RT124 Jc
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74268, -74.21443
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,517 (2023)
Projected traffic292,004 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over 14th Ave. built?

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

What condition is Gsp over 14th Ave. 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 14th Ave. carry?

About 185,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over 14th Ave.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over 14th Ave.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.