US Bridges

Gsp over Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 6.7 MI North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361386T

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
768 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
220,314
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs 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 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 220,314 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303,710 by 2043. The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp
CrossesNj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs
Location6.7 MI North of Nj 27
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65766, -74.28723
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length768 ft (234.1 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 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 and railroad
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 Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs built?

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

What condition is Gsp over Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs 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 Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs carry?

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

How long is Gsp over Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs?

The structure is 768 ft (234.1 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over Nj 28&SOUTH Ave& Rrs?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.