US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Drag Channel

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S Great Egg Toll · Structure no. 370285S

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
773 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
19,313
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Drag Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Drag Channel in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 19,313 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,940 by 2042. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesDrag Channel
Location0.3 MI S Great Egg Toll
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.30357, -74.6186
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,313 (2022)
Projected traffic23,940 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 SB over Drag Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy SB over Drag Channel carry?

About 19,313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Drag Channel?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Drag Channel?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.