US Bridges

Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.74 Mi. N of GSP/CR4 JCT · Structure no. 361176S

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,522
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo 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 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 11,522 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,059 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Road
CrossesGsp Sbi & Sbo
Location0.74 Mi. N of GSP/CR4 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.40818, -74.19971
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,522 (2024)
Projected traffic14,059 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo built?

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

What condition is Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo carry?

About 11,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Gsp Sbi & Sbo?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.