US Bridges

Gsp Nbi over Matawan Creek

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 0.28 Mi. N of GSP/CR516 J · Structure no. 361193I

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,067
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Nbi over Matawan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Nbi over Matawan Creek 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 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 38,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,901 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Nbi
CrossesMatawan Creek
Location0.28 Mi. N of GSP/CR516 J
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.42549, -74.22103
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,067 (2024)
Projected traffic58,901 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Nbi over Matawan Creek built?

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

What condition is Gsp Nbi 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 Nbi over Matawan Creek carry?

About 38,067 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Nbi over Matawan Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Nbi over Matawan Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.