US Bridges

Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82)

Good

Union County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 82 Junction · Structure no. 361417T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174,270
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 174,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,241 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGsp NB & SB
CrossesMorris Ave (route 82)
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 82 Junction
Coordinates40.69453, -74.26216
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,270 (2023)
Projected traffic275,241 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
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 NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82) carry?

About 174,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB & SB over Morris Ave (route 82)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.