US Bridges

Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Nj 3 Junction · Structure no. 361544S

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,551
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB 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 6 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 14,551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,461 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInt 153 NB Ramp E
CrossesGarden State Parkway SB
LocationAt Gsp & Nj 3 Junction
Coordinates40.85613, -74.17474
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,551 (2024)
Projected traffic17,461 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB built?

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

What condition is Int 153 NB Ramp E 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB carry?

About 14,551 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Int 153 NB Ramp E over Garden State Parkway SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.