US Bridges

Gsp over US Rt 22 EB

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 9.4 MI North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361413T

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185,328
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp over US Rt 22 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp over US Rt 22 EB in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 75 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 185,328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,241 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGsp
CrossesUS Rt 22 EB
Location9.4 MI North of Nj 27
Coordinates40.69179, -74.26642
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width164 ft (50.1 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185,328 (2023)
Projected traffic275,241 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US Rt 22 EB built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Gsp over US Rt 22 EB 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 US Rt 22 EB carry?

About 185,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp over US Rt 22 EB?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp over US Rt 22 EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.