US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI S Great Egg Toll · Structure no. 360280N

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,669 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
20,097
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 20,097 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,516 by 2044. The structure is 3,669 ft (1,118.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesGreat Egg Harbor&hrbr RD
Location0.8 MI S Great Egg Toll
Coordinates39.29667, -74.62167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+36 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,669 ft (1,118.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,097 (2024)
Projected traffic25,516 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD carry?

About 20,097 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD?

The structure is 3,669 ft (1,118.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Great Egg Harbor&hrbr RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.