US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI SW of Gsp& NJ3 JCT · Structure no. 361539S

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,637
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main in Passaic 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 69,637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,564 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
Crosses72" Water Main
Location0.5 MI SW of Gsp& NJ3 JCT
Coordinates40.85029, -74.17821
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 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
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main 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 72" Water Main carry?

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

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over 72" Water Main?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.