US Bridges

Gsp SB over Nj Route 37

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · Jct. Rt 37 & Gsp SB · Structure no. 360823S

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57,231
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Nj Route 37 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Nj Route 37 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 74 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 5 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 57,231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,807 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp SB
CrossesNj Route 37
LocationJct. Rt 37 & Gsp SB
Coordinates39.96382, -74.20684
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,231 (2023)
Projected traffic73,807 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp SB over Nj Route 37 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Gsp SB over Nj Route 37 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 SB over Nj Route 37 carry?

About 57,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Nj Route 37?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Nj Route 37?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.