Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 3.25MI N of GSP&I-280 JCT · Structure no. 361504T
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162,553
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race is a concrete culvert carrying Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race 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 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 162,553 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 195,063 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race 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 Tail Race carry?
About 162,553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Tail Race?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.