US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Kuller Road

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI E of Gsp&nj 20 JCT · Structure no. 361564N

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
53,499
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Kuller Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Kuller Road 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 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 53,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,198 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesKuller Road
Location0.3 MI E of Gsp&nj 20 JCT
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88263, -74.16406
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,499 (2024)
Projected traffic64,198 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kuller Road built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Kuller Road 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 Kuller Road carry?

About 53,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Kuller Road?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Kuller Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.