US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Grand Avenue (cr 94)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 8 MI N of Gsp & Nj 17 JCT · Structure no. 361715N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,051
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB 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 19,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,861 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesGrand Avenue (cr 94)
Location8 MI N of Gsp & Nj 17 JCT
Coordinates41.05518, -74.06537
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,051 (2024)
Projected traffic22,861 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 NB over Grand Avenue (cr 94) built?

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

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

About 19,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.