US Bridges

Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 5.5 MI N of RTS9 & 72 JCT · Structure no. 360678N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,929
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 13,929 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,715 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Ave (cr 554)
CrossesGsp NB
Location5.5 MI N of RTS9 & 72 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 554
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75903, -74.24992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,929 (2023)
Projected traffic16,715 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB carry?

About 13,929 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Ave (cr 554) over Gsp NB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.