US Bridges

Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2 M S of Essex Toll Plaza · Structure no. 361487T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170,374
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 170,374 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285,335 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp&service Roads
CrossesErie-Lackawanna RR Abnd
Location2 M S of Essex Toll Plaza
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78047, -74.20123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170,374 (2023)
Projected traffic285,335 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd carry?

About 170,374 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp&service Roads over Erie-Lackawanna RR Abnd?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.