US Bridges

Wood Avenue over Gsp

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.65 Miles North of US 1 · Structure no. 361313T

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,014
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wood Avenue over Gsp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Avenue over Gsp in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 9,014 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,998 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWood Avenue
CrossesGsp
Location0.65 Miles North of US 1
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56194, -74.32278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,014 (2023)
Projected traffic10,998 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Avenue over Gsp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Avenue over Gsp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wood Avenue over Gsp carry?

About 9,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wood Avenue over Gsp?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Avenue over Gsp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.