US Bridges

Gsp over Myrtle Street

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 6.2 MI North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361382T

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220,314
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Myrtle Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Myrtle Street in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 220,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303,710 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGsp
CrossesMyrtle Street
Location6.2 MI North of Nj 27
Coordinates40.65173, -74.28751
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220,314 (2023)
Projected traffic303,710 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Myrtle Street built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Gsp over Myrtle Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp over Myrtle Street carry?

About 220,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over Myrtle Street?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Myrtle Street?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.