US Bridges

Gsp Ramp B over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · At Gsp & I-78 Junction · Structure no. 361431A

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,498
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp Ramp B over Elizabeth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp Ramp B over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 39,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,675 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp Ramp B
CrossesElizabeth River
LocationAt Gsp & I-78 Junction
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70927, -74.24635
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,498 (2023)
Projected traffic28,675 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp Ramp B over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp Ramp B 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 Ramp B over Elizabeth River carry?

About 39,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp Ramp B over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp Ramp B over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.