US Bridges

Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.37 MI N. of GSP/18 Jct. · Structure no. 361075T

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
447 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,020
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, 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 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 8,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,785 by 2044. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTinton Ave (CR537)
CrossesGsp
Location1.37 MI N. of GSP/18 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.29957, -74.09259
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,020 (2024)
Projected traffic9,785 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp built?

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

What condition is Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp carry?

About 8,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tinton Ave (CR537) over Gsp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.