US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361238E

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,328
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 35,328 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,725 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy Sbi
CrossesRamp a from Serv. Area
Location2.1 MI S of Raritan Toll
Coordinates40.46358, -74.28579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,328 (2023)
Projected traffic42,725 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area 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 2023.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area carry?

About 35,328 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Ramp a from Serv. Area?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.