US Bridges

East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.75 MI N of GSP&NJ17 JCT · Structure no. 361649T

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,867
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 28,867 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,640 by 2044. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Ridgewood Ave
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location1.75 MI N of GSP&NJ17 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates40.96366, -74.06528
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,867 (2024)
Projected traffic34,640 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free 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 East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway 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 East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 28,867 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns East Ridgewood Ave over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.