US Bridges

Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & I-80 Junction · Structure no. 361602T

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,998
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,998 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,137 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInt 159 SB Ramp a
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
LocationAt Gsp & I-80 Junction
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90698, -74.10186
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,998 (2024)
Projected traffic7,137 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Int 159 SB Ramp a 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 Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 6,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Int 159 SB Ramp a over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.