US Bridges

Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.8 Miles North of I78 · Structure no. 361447T

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,192
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 23,192 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,294 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 487 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSprgfld & Clnt Ave
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location1.8 Miles North of I78
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.72595, -74.22688
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width487 ft (148.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,192 (2023)
Projected traffic28,294 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Sprgfld & Clnt Ave 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 Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 23,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 487 ft wide.

Who owns Sprgfld & Clnt Ave over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.