US Bridges

Gsp NB over Shark River

Good

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.36 Mi. S. of GSP/33 Jnc · Structure no. 361008N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,959
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Shark River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Shark River in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 77,959 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,124 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp NB
CrossesShark River
Location0.36 Mi. S. of GSP/33 Jnc
Coordinates40.20804, -74.09727
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,959 (2024)
Projected traffic95,124 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB over Shark River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Gsp NB over Shark River 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 NB over Shark River carry?

About 77,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Shark River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Shark River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.