US Bridges

Gsp SB over Jakes Branch

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · 2 MI S of Nj 37 & Gsp JCT · Structure no. 360803S

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,577
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Jakes Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Jakes Branch 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 36,577 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,324 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp SB
CrossesJakes Branch
Location2 MI S of Nj 37 & Gsp JCT
Coordinates39.93523, -74.20949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,577 (2023)
Projected traffic53,324 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 SB over Jakes Branch built?

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

What condition is Gsp SB over Jakes Branch 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 SB over Jakes Branch carry?

About 36,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Jakes Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Jakes Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.