US Bridges

Gsp SB over Shords Mill Branch

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI S of CR539&GSP JCT · Structure no. 360574S

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,753
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Shords Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp SB over Shords Mill Branch in Ocean 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,066 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp SB
CrossesShords Mill Branch
Location1.3 MI S of CR539&GSP JCT
Coordinates39.64274, -74.36544
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic37,753 (2021)
Projected traffic46,066 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 SB over Shords Mill Branch built?

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

What condition is Gsp SB over Shords Mill Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 37,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Shords Mill Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Gsp SB over Shords Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.