Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 2.75 MI S of GSP&NJ3 JCT · Structure no. 361514T
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,836
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway 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 8,836 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,603 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Milton Avenue 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway carry?
About 8,836 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Milton Avenue over Garden State Parkway?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.