US Bridges

Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.84 Mi. S. of GSP/NJ9 Jc · Structure no. 361228E

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,287
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 38,287 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,717 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Sbi
CrossesCheesequake Creek
Location1.84 Mi. S. of GSP/NJ9 Jc
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45422, -74.27367
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,287 (2024)
Projected traffic46,717 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$635,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek 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 Sbi over Cheesequake Creek carry?

About 38,287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Sbi over Cheesequake Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.