US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.5MI N of Hillsdale Toll · Structure no. 361675N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,199
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, 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 8,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,839 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesGarden ST Pkwy NB
Location1.5MI N of Hillsdale Toll
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99884, -74.07101
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,199 (2024)
Projected traffic9,839 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB built?

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

What condition is Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB 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 Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB carry?

About 8,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.