US Bridges

Gsp NB over Oyster Creek

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 4 Miles S. of CR 614 · Structure no. 360711N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,617
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Oyster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gsp NB over Oyster Creek in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 30,617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,360 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp NB
CrossesOyster Creek
Location4 Miles S. of CR 614
Coordinates39.80399, -74.23179
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,617 (2023)
Projected traffic37,360 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB over Oyster Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Gsp NB over Oyster Creek 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 Gsp NB over Oyster Creek carry?

About 30,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Oyster Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Oyster Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.