US Bridges

Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway

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Essex County, New Jersey · 1.75 MI S of Gsp&nj 3 JCT · Structure no. 361524T

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,241
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,489 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatchng Ave-Cr 655
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location1.75 MI S of Gsp&nj 3 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82862, -74.17724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,241 (2024)
Projected traffic19,489 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 16,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Watchng Ave-Cr 655 over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.