Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI South of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361317T
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194,231
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 77 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 6 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 194,231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,615 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River carry?
About 194,231 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.
Who owns Garden ST Parkway over S Br Rahway River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.