US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI E of GSP&NJ20 JCT · Structure no. 361562S

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,017
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 49,017 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,820 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy SB
CrossesNj Transit
Location0.25 MI E of GSP&NJ20 JCT
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88216, -74.16554
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,017 (2024)
Projected traffic58,820 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB over Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit 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 Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit carry?

About 49,017 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.