US Bridges

Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI NE of GSP&I-80 JCT · Structure no. 361607N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,682
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 71,682 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,466 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Prkwy NB
CrossesSaddle River RD (cr 79)
Location0.5 MI NE of GSP&I-80 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91013, -74.09307
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,682 (2022)
Projected traffic81,466 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79) carry?

About 71,682 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79)?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Prkwy NB over Saddle River RD (cr 79)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.