US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Drag Channel

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S Great Egg Toll · Structure no. 360285N

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
766 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
19,701
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Drag Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Drag Channel 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 19,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,516 by 2044. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesDrag Channel
Location0.3 MI S Great Egg Toll
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.30245, -74.61846
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,701 (2022)
Projected traffic25,516 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Drag Channel 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 Drag Channel 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 Drag Channel carry?

About 19,701 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Drag Channel?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Drag Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.