US Bridges

Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.)

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI NW of RT70&88 Cir · Structure no. 360914S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,954
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.) in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 59,954 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,950 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp SB
CrossesNj Route 88 (ocean Ave.)
Location1.5 MI NW of RT70&88 Cir
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.08164, -74.15465
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,954 (2023)
Projected traffic65,950 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 88 (ocean Ave.) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.) carry?

About 59,954 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.)?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp SB over Nj Route 88 (ocean Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.