US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 8 MI N of Gsp & Nj 17 JCT · Structure no. 361714S

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,818
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) 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 27,818 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,381 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesGrand Avenue (cr 94)
Location8 MI N of Gsp & Nj 17 JCT
Coordinates41.05545, -74.06617
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,818 (2024)
Projected traffic33,381 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 SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) 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 Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) carry?

About 27,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94)?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Grand Avenue (cr 94)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.