US Bridges

Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 3 MI SE of Gsp&rt 9 JCT · Structure no. 361215U

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,489
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road in Middlesex 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 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 48,489 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,361 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Sbo
CrossesCheesequake Park Road
Location3 MI SE of Gsp&rt 9 JCT
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.43899, -74.25954
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,489 (2024)
Projected traffic77,361 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$2.5 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road built?

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

What condition is Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road carry?

About 48,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Sbo over Cheesequake Park Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.