US Bridges

Gsp NB & SB over S Orange Ave

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At Gsp & CO Rt 510 JCT · Structure no. 361461T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193,253
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB & SB over S Orange Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB & SB over S Orange Ave in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, 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 193,253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 292,483 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB & SB
CrossesS Orange Ave
LocationAt Gsp & CO Rt 510 JCT
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74486, -74.21367
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,253 (2023)
Projected traffic292,483 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 & SB over S Orange Ave built?

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

What condition is Gsp NB & SB over S Orange 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 July 2023.

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

About 193,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB & SB over S Orange Ave?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB & SB over S Orange Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.