US Bridges

Gsp over Nj Transit Montclair Bra

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2 MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT · Structure no. 361492T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152,790
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Nj Transit Montclair Bra is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Nj Transit Montclair Bra in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 152,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,348 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesNj Transit Montclair Bra
Location2 MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78681, -74.19922
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.5 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,790 (2024)
Projected traffic183,348 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nj Transit Montclair Bra built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp over Nj Transit Montclair Bra 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 over Nj Transit Montclair Bra carry?

About 152,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Nj Transit Montclair Bra?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Nj Transit Montclair Bra?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.