Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI No Great Egg Toll · Structure no. 360310T
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,660
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 years old, older 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 5 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 37,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,243 by 2043. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek carry?
About 37,660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.
Who owns Garden State Pkwy over Patcong Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.