US Bridges

Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St.

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Route 440 · Structure no. 361272S

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,376 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100,720
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St. in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,128 by 2043. The structure is 4,376 ft (1,333.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp SB
CrossesRaritan River Smith St.
Location0.5 MI South of Route 440
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.50374, -74.30141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,376 ft (1,333.8 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,720 (2023)
Projected traffic131,128 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St. carry?

About 100,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St.?

The structure is 4,376 ft (1,333.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Raritan River Smith St.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.