West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 5.7 Miles North of I280 · Structure no. 361528T
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,769
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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 19,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,723 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is West Passaic Ave 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 West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway carry?
About 19,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns West Passaic Ave over Garden State Parkway?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.