US Bridges

Parkway S over West Century Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of GSP&NJ17 JCT · Structure no. 361624S

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,375
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway S over West Century Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway S over West Century Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 44,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,146 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway S
CrossesWest Century Road
Location0.5 MI S of GSP&NJ17 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92992, -74.07246
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,375 (2024)
Projected traffic54,146 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 West Century Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Parkway S over West Century Road 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 Parkway S over West Century Road carry?

About 44,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway S over West Century Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway S over West Century Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.