US Bridges

Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.93 MI S of GSP&NJ34 JCT · Structure no. 360967N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,801
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 4,801 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlantic Ave.
CrossesGsp NB
Location0.93 MI S of GSP&NJ34 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 524
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.14907, -74.10644
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,801 (2024)
Projected traffic5,858 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB carry?

About 4,801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Atlantic Ave. over Gsp NB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.