US Bridges

Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 4.5 MI S of RT614&GSP JCT · Structure no. 360705N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,515
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWells Mills RD-532
CrossesGsp NB
Location4.5 MI S of RT614&GSP JCT
RouteCounty Highway 532
Coordinates39.79558, -74.23532
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,515 (2021)
Projected traffic3,069 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells Mills RD-532 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 Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB carry?

About 2,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wells Mills RD-532 over Gsp NB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.