Gsp SB over Nj Route 72
FairOcean County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI NW of RT9&72 JCT · Structure no. 360642S
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,005
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Gsp SB over Nj Route 72 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB 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 33,005 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,178 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gsp SB 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 SB 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 SB over Nj Route 72 carry?
About 33,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gsp SB over Nj Route 72?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Gsp SB over Nj Route 72?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.