US Bridges

Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB

Fair

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

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,660
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 116,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,347 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 3
CrossesGarden State Parkway SB
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 3 Junction
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85342, -74.17633
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,660 (2024)
Projected traffic142,347 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB carry?

About 116,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 3 over Garden State Parkway SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.