US Bridges

Gsp NB over Nj 34

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.55 MI S of NJ138&GSP Jc · Structure no. 360976N

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74,299
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Nj 34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Nj 34 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 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 74,299 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,659 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp NB
CrossesNj 34
Location0.55 MI S of NJ138&GSP Jc
Coordinates40.16179, -74.10197
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,299 (2024)
Projected traffic90,659 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Nj 34 built?

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

What condition is Gsp NB over Nj 34 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gsp NB over Nj 34 carry?

About 74,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Nj 34?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Nj 34?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.