Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River
GoodEssex County, New Jersey · 1 MI S of Gsp & Nj 3 JCT · Structure no. 361531N
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74,427
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 74,427 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,312 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River 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 Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River carry?
About 74,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Third River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.