FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GSP SB

Carrying GSP SB over N.Br. Metedeconk River

1.5 MI NW OF RT70&88 CIR, Ocean, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GSP SB

The GSP SB bridge in Ocean, New Jersey carries GSP SB over N.Br. Metedeconk River. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 47.9 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 52,025 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GSP SB compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 36%
Higher load rating than 64% of New Jersey bridges
238
Bridges in Ocean · 7 in Poor condition
GSP SB 46.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
47.9 m (157 ft)
Deck Width
19.7 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
52,025 vehicles/day
Structure Number
360915S

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GSP SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare GSP SB against other structures in Ocean and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GSP SB?

GSP SB in Ocean, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GSP SB inspected?

GSP SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 52,025 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GSP SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GSP SB?

GSP SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GSP SB?

GSP SB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is GSP SB and does age affect safety?

GSP SB was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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