US Bridges

Hazel Street over Garden ST Parkway

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI NE of GSP&US46 Jc · Structure no. 361567T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,651
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hazel Street over Garden ST Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hazel Street 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 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 8,651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,381 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHazel Street
CrossesGarden ST Parkway
Location0.75 MI NE of GSP&US46 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 702
Coordinates40.88497, -74.1596
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,651 (2024)
Projected traffic10,381 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazel Street over Garden ST Parkway built?

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

What condition is Hazel Street 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 Hazel Street over Garden ST Parkway carry?

About 8,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Street over Garden ST Parkway?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Street over Garden ST Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.