US Bridges

Springdale Ave over Gsp

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.93 Miles North of I-280 · Structure no. 361480T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,362
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Springdale Ave over Gsp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springdale Ave over Gsp in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 9,362 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,424 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Ave
CrossesGsp
Location0.93 Miles North of I-280
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77193, -74.20489
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,362 (2023)
Projected traffic11,424 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale Ave over Gsp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Springdale Ave over Gsp 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 Springdale Ave over Gsp carry?

About 9,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Ave over Gsp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Ave over Gsp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.