US Bridges

Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · Exit 139B · Structure no. 361410A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,557
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River is a concrete frame carrying Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,557 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,319 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB Ramp
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationExit 139B
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68987, -74.26902
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,557 (2023)
Projected traffic1,319 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River carry?

About 8,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB Ramp over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.