US Bridges

Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles North of I-78 · Structure no. 361442T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181,459
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602) is a concrete frame carrying Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, 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 181,459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 302,861 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden State Pkwy
CrossesLyons Avenue (cr 602)
Location1.3 Miles North of I-78
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72129, -74.23227
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,459 (2023)
Projected traffic302,861 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602) built?

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

What condition is Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602) 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 Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602) carry?

About 181,459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602)?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Garden State Pkwy over Lyons Avenue (cr 602)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.