US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of Gsp& NJ3 JCT · Structure no. 361537S

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,637
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River is a concrete tee beam carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, 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 69,637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,564 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesThird River
Location0.5 MI SW of Gsp& NJ3 JCT
Coordinates40.84782, -74.17969
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,637 (2024)
Projected traffic83,564 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River carry?

About 69,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Third River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.