US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI N of Gsp&nj 17 JCT · Structure no. 361639N

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,475
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 40,475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,570 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesE. Midland Avenue
Location0.7 MI N of Gsp&nj 17 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.94815, -74.06638
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,475 (2024)
Projected traffic48,570 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 E. Midland Avenue built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue 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 Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue carry?

About 40,475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over E. Midland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.