US Bridges

Gsp SB over Shark River

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S. of GSP/33 JCT · Structure no. 361009S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,933
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Shark River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB 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 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 77,933 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,093 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp SB
CrossesShark River
Location0.4 MI S. of GSP/33 JCT
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.20856, -74.09847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,933 (2024)
Projected traffic95,093 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 SB 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 SB over Shark River 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 SB over Shark River carry?

About 77,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Shark River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Shark River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.