US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 4

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 4 Junction · Structure no. 361619N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,478
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 4 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB 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 42,478 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,831 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesRoute Nj 4
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 4 Junction
Coordinates40.92271, -74.07994
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,478 (2024)
Projected traffic51,831 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 NB 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 NB 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 NB over Route Nj 4 carry?

About 42,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 4?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.