US Bridges

Gsp SB over Nj 34

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.52MI S of Nj 138&GSP Jc · Structure no. 360977S

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,859
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Nj 34 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Nj 34 in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 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 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 59,859 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,040 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp SB
CrossesNj 34
Location0.52MI S of Nj 138&GSP Jc
Coordinates40.16308, -74.10269
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,859 (2024)
Projected traffic73,040 by 2044
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 SB over Nj 34 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Gsp SB over Nj 34 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gsp SB over Nj 34 carry?

About 59,859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Nj 34?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Nj 34?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.