US Bridges

Garden ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 4.0 Miles North of I280 · Structure no. 361511T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142,378
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 142,378 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,853 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Parkway
CrossesHoover Ave (cr 651)
Location4.0 Miles North of I280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81015, -74.18082
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,378 (2024)
Projected traffic170,853 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651) built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651) 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 Hoover Ave (cr 651) carry?

About 142,378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Hoover Ave (cr 651)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.