US Bridges

Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles South of I280 · Structure no. 371467T

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,079
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 11,079 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,519 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Avenue
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location0.4 Miles South of I280
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75303, -74.21096
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,079 (2023)
Projected traffic13,519 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 11,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Central Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.