US Bridges

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

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361248O

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
71,503
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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 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 71,503 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,914 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy Nbo
CrossesWashington RD(535)&PRR
Location1.1 MI S of Raritan Toll
Coordinates40.47428, -74.29748
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,503 (2023)
Projected traffic84,914 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Washington RD(535)&PRR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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

About 71,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.