US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI NE of GSP&US46 JCT · Structure no. 361593N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,719
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 50,719 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,862 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesMola Boulevard
Location0.5 MI NE of GSP&US46 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89799, -74.11545
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,719 (2024)
Projected traffic60,862 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard 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 Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard carry?

About 50,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Mola Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.