US Bridges

Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI S of GSP&US46 JCT · Structure no. 361557T

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,591
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway 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 15,591 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,710 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesColfax Ave (CR609)
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location0.25 MI S of GSP&US46 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87367, -74.16669
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,591 (2024)
Projected traffic18,710 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway built?

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

What condition is Colfax Ave (CR609) 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 Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 15,591 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Colfax Ave (CR609) over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.