US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1 MI SW of Gsp & Nj 4 JCT · Structure no. 361608S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,506
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River 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 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 75,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,132 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesSaddle River
Location1 MI SW of Gsp & Nj 4 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91207, -74.09092
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,506 (2024)
Projected traffic92,132 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River 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 Pkwy SB over Saddle River carry?

About 75,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Saddle River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.