Gsp over Myrtle Street
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1.8 Miles North of I280 · Structure no. 361489T
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164,974
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Gsp over Myrtle Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Myrtle Street in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 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 164,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 309,864 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gsp over Myrtle Street built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Gsp over Myrtle Street 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 Myrtle Street carry?
About 164,974 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Gsp over Myrtle Street?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.
Who owns Gsp over Myrtle Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.