US Bridges

SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI So New Gretna Toll · Structure no. 360519S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
890 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,339
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 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 18,339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,458 by 2043. The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Garden ST Pkwy
CrossesBass R US9 W Greenbsh RD
Location1.7 MI So New Gretna Toll
Coordinates39.59284, -74.44451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length890 ft (271.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,339 (2023)
Projected traffic24,458 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD carry?

About 18,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD?

The structure is 890 ft (271.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SB Garden ST Pkwy over Bass R US9 W Greenbsh RD?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.