US Bridges

Gsp NB & SB over Route 22 WB

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At Gsp & US 22 WB Junc. · Structure no. 361419T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179,043
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB & SB over Route 22 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB & SB over Route 22 WB 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 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 179,043 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 286,251 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGsp NB & SB
CrossesRoute 22 WB
LocationAt Gsp & US 22 WB Junc.
Coordinates40.69617, -74.25931
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179,043 (2023)
Projected traffic286,251 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB & SB over Route 22 WB 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 Route 22 WB 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 & SB over Route 22 WB carry?

About 179,043 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB & SB over Route 22 WB?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB & SB over Route 22 WB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.