US Bridges

Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21)

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI N of RTS70&88 Cir · Structure no. 360954N

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,835
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 72,835 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,800 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp NB
CrossesSquankum RD (cr 21)
Location3.4 MI N of RTS70&88 Cir
Coordinates40.13263, -74.67
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,835 (2023)
Projected traffic76,800 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21) carry?

About 72,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Squankum RD (cr 21)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.