US Bridges

New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.12 MI North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361330T

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,018
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway is a concrete frame carrying New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, 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 9,018 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,003 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Dover Road
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location1.12 MI North of Nj 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58547, -74.32844
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,018 (2023)
Projected traffic11,003 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway 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 New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 9,018 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns New Dover Road over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.