Garden ST Parkway over Third River
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 3.15 N of GSP&I-280 JCT · Structure no. 361503T
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 153,369
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden ST Parkway over Third River is a concrete tee beam carrying Garden ST Parkway over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, 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 153,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184,042 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden ST Parkway over Third River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Third River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Garden ST Parkway over Third River carry?
About 153,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden ST Parkway over Third River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Third River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.