US Bridges

Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.27 Mi. N of GSP/CR516 J · Structure no. 361192U

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,172
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 45,172 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,923 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 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 Sbo
CrossesMatawan Creek
Location0.27 Mi. N of GSP/CR516 J
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42512, -74.22135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,172 (2024)
Projected traffic72,923 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek 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 Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek carry?

About 45,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Sbo over Matawan Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.