US Bridges

Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.8 Miles North of I78 · Structure no. 361437T

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,816
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 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 9,816 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,977 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChancellor Avenue
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location0.8 Miles North of I78
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71695, -74.24047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,816 (2023)
Projected traffic11,977 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$636,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 9,816 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Chancellor Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.