US Bridges

Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of Gsp & US46 Jc · Structure no. 361554T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,439
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 16,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,727 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Houten Ave
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location0.5 MI S of Gsp & US46 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86884, -74.16819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,439 (2024)
Projected traffic19,727 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway 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 Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 16,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Van Houten Ave over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.