Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St.
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Route 440 · Structure no. 361272N
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,391 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,554
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St. in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 116,554 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,870 by 2043. The structure is 4,391 ft (1,338.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St. built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St. 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St. carry?
About 116,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St.?
The structure is 4,391 ft (1,338.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Raritan River Smith St.?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.