US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI S of Raritan Toll · Structure no. 361254O

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,217
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband) 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 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 77,217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,653 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 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
CrossesRaritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband)
Location0.6 MI S of Raritan Toll
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.48145, -74.30131
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,217 (2023)
Projected traffic91,653 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband) built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband) 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 Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband) carry?

About 77,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy Nbo over Raritan Rvr.Rlrd (aband)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.