US Bridges

Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18)

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.65 N of Nj 138 & Gsp Jc · Structure no. 360999S

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,429
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18) in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 77,429 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,478 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp SB
CrossesBelamr Blvd (cr 18)
Location1.65 N of Nj 138 & Gsp Jc
Coordinates40.19469, -74.10048
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,429 (2024)
Projected traffic94,478 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 SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18) 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 Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18) carry?

About 77,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18)?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Belamr Blvd (cr 18)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.