US Bridges

Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI N of CR 606 · Structure no. 361363T

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211,866
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 77 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 211,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,463 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesLehigh Valley Railroad
Location0.6 MI N of CR 606
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62811, -74.30275
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width190 ft (57.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211,866 (2023)
Projected traffic254,463 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Lehigh Valley Railroad built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad carry?

About 211,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Lehigh Valley Railroad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.