US Bridges

Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.7MI S of Hillsdale Toll · Structure no. 361659T

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,376
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 14,376 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,541 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLinwood Avenue
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location0.7MI S of Hillsdale Toll
RouteCounty Highway 110
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.97683, -74.07059
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,376 (2024)
Projected traffic17,541 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linwood Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 14,376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Avenue over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.