US Bridges

Gsp NB over Nj Route 72

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI NW of RT9&72 JCT · Structure no. 360641N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,569
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Nj Route 72 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Nj Route 72 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 22,569 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,760 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB
CrossesNj Route 72
Location1.5 MI NW of RT9&72 JCT
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7155, -74.2783
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,569 (2023)
Projected traffic41,760 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Nj Route 72 built?

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

What condition is Gsp NB over Nj Route 72 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 Nj Route 72 carry?

About 22,569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Nj Route 72?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Nj Route 72?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.