US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 3 Junction · Structure no. 361541N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,835
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B 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 69,835 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,802 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesInt. 153 SB Exit Ramp B
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 3 Junction
Coordinates40.85068, -74.17638
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,835 (2024)
Projected traffic83,802 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B 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 NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B carry?

About 69,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Int. 153 SB Exit Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.