US Bridges

Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI S of CO539&GSP JCT · Structure no. 360574N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,544
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 27,544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,609 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB
CrossesShords Mill Branch
Location1.3 MI S of CO539&GSP JCT
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.64233, -74.3633
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,544 (2021)
Projected traffic33,609 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over Shords Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch carry?

About 27,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Gsp NB over Shords Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.