US Bridges

Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 8.3 MI N of Gsp& NJ17 JCT · Structure no. 361716S

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,928
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96) 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 21,928 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,313 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Prkwy SB
CrossesSummit Avenue (cr 96)
Location8.3 MI N of Gsp& NJ17 JCT
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.05826, -74.06583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,928 (2024)
Projected traffic26,313 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96) built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96) carry?

About 21,928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Prkwy SB over Summit Avenue (cr 96)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.