US Bridges

Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River

Fair

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

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
697 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,280
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 16,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,967 by 2043. The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp F
CrossesGsp & Elizabeth River
LocationAt Gsp & I-78 Junction
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70953, -74.24509
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length697 ft (212.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,280 (2023)
Projected traffic21,967 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F over Gsp & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River carry?

About 16,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River?

The structure is 697 ft (212.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over Gsp & Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.