US Bridges

Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2 MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT · Structure no. 361491A

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
730 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,884
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit is a concrete slab carrying Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit 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 14,884 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,860 by 2044. The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp SB Entr. Ramp
CrossesJfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit
Location2 MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78703, -74.19958
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length730 ft (222.5 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,884 (2024)
Projected traffic17,860 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit built?

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

What condition is Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit carry?

About 14,884 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit?

The structure is 730 ft (222.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB Entr. Ramp over Jfk Dr. SB & Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.