US Bridges

Gsp over Dodd ST

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.7 Miles North of I280 · Structure no. 361488T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164,974
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Dodd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Dodd ST 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 164,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 279,714 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesDodd ST
Location1.7 Miles North of I280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78179, -74.20151
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164,974 (2023)
Projected traffic279,714 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 over Dodd ST built?

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

What condition is Gsp over Dodd ST 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 over Dodd ST carry?

About 164,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Dodd ST?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Dodd ST?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.