US Bridges

East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI S of GSP&NJ3 JCT · Structure no. 361516T

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,244
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 14,244 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,093 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Passaic Ave
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location2.5 MI S of GSP&NJ3 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81653, -74.17951
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,244 (2024)
Projected traffic17,093 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is East Passaic Ave over Garden ST 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 East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 14,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns East Passaic Ave over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.