US Bridges

Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Rt 280 Junction · Structure no. 361470A

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
731 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
10,138
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit is a concrete slab carrying Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 10,138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,194 by 2043. The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Ramp 145SBX
CrossesRamp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit
LocationAt Gsp & Rt 280 Junction
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75558, -74.21038
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadH 20
Structure length731 ft (222.8 m)
Longest span731 ft (222.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,138 (2023)
Projected traffic22,194 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit 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 Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit carry?

About 10,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit?

The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long with a longest span of 731 ft (222.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Ramp 145SBX over Ramp F&k-Gsp Sb.Exit?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.