US Bridges

Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI N of I-78 · Structure no. 361439T

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,376
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB 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 5 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 11,376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,881 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Avenue
CrossesGarden ST Pkwy NB & SB
Location1.1 MI N of I-78
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.71876, -74.23637
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,376 (2023)
Projected traffic13,881 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB carry?

About 11,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Avenue over Garden ST Pkwy NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.