US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 3 Junction · Structure no. 361543N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,468
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602) 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 79,468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,966 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesAllwood RD (cr 602)
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 3 Junction
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85348, -74.17451
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,468 (2024)
Projected traffic96,966 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602) built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602) 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 Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602) carry?

About 79,468 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602)?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Allwood RD (cr 602)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.