US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Bordentown Ave (cr 615)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361244O

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,038
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, 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 43,038 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,359 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy Nbo
CrossesBordentown Ave (cr 615)
Location1.6 MI S of Raritan Toll
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.46979, -74.29179
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,038 (2023)
Projected traffic63,359 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy Nbo 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 Nbo over Bordentown Ave (cr 615) carry?

About 43,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.