US Bridges

Parkway S over Bridle Way

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI SW of Gsp&nj 4 JCT · Structure no. 361616S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78,149
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway S over Bridle Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway S over Bridle Way in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 78,149 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,357 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkway S
CrossesBridle Way
Location0.3 MI SW of Gsp&nj 4 JCT
Coordinates40.9215, -74.08321
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,149 (2024)
Projected traffic95,357 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 Parkway S over Bridle Way built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Parkway S over Bridle Way 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 Parkway S over Bridle Way carry?

About 78,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway S over Bridle Way?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway S over Bridle Way?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.