US Bridges

Gsp NB over Nj Route 70

Good

Ocean County, New Jersey · At Interchange 88 · Structure no. 370894N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
58,866
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB over Nj Route 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB over Nj Route 70 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 58,866 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,637 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp NB
CrossesNj Route 70
LocationAt Interchange 88
Coordinates40.05448, -74.16789
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,866 (2023)
Projected traffic80,637 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 NB over Nj Route 70 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp NB over Nj Route 70 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 Nj Route 70 carry?

About 58,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB over Nj Route 70?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB over Nj Route 70?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.