US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62)

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of Gsp& NJ4 JCT · Structure no. 361615S

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,866
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 69 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,268 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesParamus Road (cr 62)
Location0.5 MI SW of Gsp& NJ4 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9203, -74.0857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,866 (2024)
Projected traffic74,268 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62) carry?

About 60,866 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Paramus Road (cr 62)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.