US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 4 Junction · Structure no. 361618S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,866
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4 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 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 60,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,268 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesRoute Nj 4
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 4 Junction
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92277, -74.08014
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,866 (2024)
Projected traffic74,268 by 2044
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4 built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4 carry?

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

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Route Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.