US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17

Good

Bergen County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 17 Junction · Structure no. 371631N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,969
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,969 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,907 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesRoute Nj 17
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 17 Junction
Coordinates40.93851, -74.0715
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,969 (2024)
Projected traffic32,907 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 NB over Route Nj 17 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17 carry?

About 26,969 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Route Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.