US Bridges

Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 2.5MLS.SE of GSP&RT36 JCT · Structure no. 361159O

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,058
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, 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 38,058 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,009 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Nbo
CrossesTelegraph Hill Road
Location2.5MLS.SE of GSP&RT36 JCT
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.38939, -74.1785
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,058 (2024)
Projected traffic40,009 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road built?

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

What condition is Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road 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 Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road carry?

About 38,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Nbo over Telegraph Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.