US Bridges

Parkway N over Getty Ave

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1 MI NE of GSP&US46 JCT · Structure no. 361572N

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,754
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway N over Getty Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway N over Getty Ave in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 49,754 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,704 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkway N
CrossesGetty Ave
Location1 MI NE of GSP&US46 JCT
Coordinates40.88711, -74.14947
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,754 (2024)
Projected traffic59,704 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway N over Getty Ave built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Parkway N over Getty Ave 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 Parkway N over Getty Ave carry?

About 49,754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway N over Getty Ave?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway N over Getty Ave?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.