US Bridges

Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & US 46 Junction · Structure no. 361590T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,845
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook 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 90,845 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,014 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Parkway
CrossesFleisher Brook
LocationAt Gsp & US 46 Junction
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89544, -74.11797
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,845 (2024)
Projected traffic109,014 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook 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 Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook carry?

About 90,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Fleisher Brook?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.