US Bridges

Gsp Nbo over Cheesequake Creek

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.84 Mi. S of GSP/US9 JCT · Structure no. 361229O

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,559
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Nbo over Cheesequake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Nbo over Cheesequake Creek 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 47,559 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,031 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Nbo
CrossesCheesequake Creek
Location1.84 Mi. S of GSP/US9 JCT
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45394, -74.23942
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,559 (2024)
Projected traffic58,031 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Nbo over Cheesequake Creek built?

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

What condition is Gsp Nbo 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 Nbo over Cheesequake Creek carry?

About 47,559 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Nbo over Cheesequake Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Nbo over Cheesequake Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.