US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361247U

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
63,843
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 63,843 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,902 by 2043. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy Sbo
CrossesWashington RD(535)&PRR
Location1.2 MI S of Raritan Toll
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47352, -74.29809
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,843 (2023)
Projected traffic84,902 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR 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 Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR carry?

About 63,843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy Sbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.