US Bridges

Gsp NB over Westecunk Creek

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles S. of CR 606 · Structure no. 360602N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,508
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Westecunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp NB over Westecunk Creek 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 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 24,508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,905 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB
CrossesWestecunk Creek
Location0.2 Miles S. of CR 606
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.66454, -74.31884
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,508 (2023)
Projected traffic29,905 by 2043
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 Westecunk Creek built?

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

What condition is Gsp NB over Westecunk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB over Westecunk Creek carry?

About 24,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Westecunk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Gsp NB over Westecunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.