US Bridges

Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of GSP&US46 JCT · Structure no. 361586T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,270
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, 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 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 7,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,724 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiles Street
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location0.5 MI SW of GSP&US46 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89056, -74.12409
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,270 (2024)
Projected traffic8,724 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 7,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Miles Street over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.