US Bridges

Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.4 Miles North of I-280 · Structure no. 361494T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
139,172
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 139,172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 167,006 by 2044. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesCR509 CR506 Second River
Location2.4 Miles North of I-280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.78955, -74.19542
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139,172 (2024)
Projected traffic167,006 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River 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 CR509 CR506 Second River carry?

About 139,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over CR509 CR506 Second River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.