US Bridges

Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · JCT of Rmps & Stream · Structure no. 361314A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,161
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,180 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Ramps C & D
CrossesS Branch of Rahway River
LocationJCT of Rmps & Stream
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56382, -74.32199
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,161 (2023)
Projected traffic11,180 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River 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 Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River carry?

About 9,161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gsp Ramps C & D over S Branch of Rahway River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.