US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361243E

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,642
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) 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 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 38,642 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,999 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy Sbi
CrossesBordentown Ave (cr 615)
Location1.6 MI S of Raritan Toll
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46921, -74.29362
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,642 (2023)
Projected traffic61,999 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bordentown Ave (cr 615) built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) carry?

About 38,642 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy Sbi over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.