US Bridges

Gsp over Toms River

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of JCT Gsp & 527 · Structure no. 360814T

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110,179
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Toms River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Toms River in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 73 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 110,179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,793 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesToms River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Gsp & 527
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94983, -74.2073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,179 (2023)
Projected traffic151,793 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Toms River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Gsp over Toms River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp over Toms River carry?

About 110,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Toms River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Toms River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.