US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361253S

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,481
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 103,481 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,565 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesRaritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd)
Location0.6 MI S of Raritan Toll
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.48148, -74.30217
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,481 (2023)
Projected traffic145,565 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd) carry?

About 103,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd)?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Raritan Rvr Rlrd (abnd)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.