US Bridges

Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 5 MI N of Gsp & Nj 17 JCT · Structure no. 361684T

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,550
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,860 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWierimus Road
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location5 MI N of Gsp & Nj 17 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01178, -74.06994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2024)
Projected traffic7,860 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway built?

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

What condition is Wierimus Road over Garden State 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 Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wierimus Road over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.