US Bridges

Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp

Fair

Monmouth County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI NW of Gsp& RT35JCT · Structure no. 361207T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
457 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,401
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp 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 10,401 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,691 by 2044. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCliffwood Ave (6A)
CrossesGsp
Location1.2 MI NW of Gsp& RT35JCT
RouteCounty Highway 6A
CountyMonmouth County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.43075, -74.24499
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,401 (2024)
Projected traffic12,691 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp built?

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

What condition is Cliffwood Ave (6A) 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 Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp carry?

About 10,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cliffwood Ave (6A) over Gsp?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.