US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Market Street (cr 56 I)

Fair

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

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,719
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Market Street (cr 56 I) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Market Street (cr 56 I) 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 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 52,719 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,262 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesMarket Street (cr 56 I)
Location0.5 MI NE of GSP&US46 JCT
Coordinates40.89957, -74.11416
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,719 (2024)
Projected traffic63,262 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 SB over Market Street (cr 56 I) built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Market Street (cr 56 I) 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 SB over Market Street (cr 56 I) carry?

About 52,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Market Street (cr 56 I)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Market Street (cr 56 I)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.