US Bridges

Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606)

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI SW of NJ72&GSP JCT · Structure no. 360603N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,828
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606) 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 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 21,828 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,105 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp NB
CrossesStafford Forge RD(CR606)
Location3.8 MI SW of NJ72&GSP JCT
Coordinates39.66579, -74.31731
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,828 (2023)
Projected traffic31,105 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606) built?

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

What condition is Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606) 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 NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606) carry?

About 21,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Stafford Forge RD(CR606)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.