US Bridges

Parkway S over Norfolk Southern

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · .75 MI W of Gsp&passaic R · Structure no. 361572S

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,165
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway S over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway S over Norfolk Southern 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 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 45,165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,198 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway S
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location.75 MI W of Gsp&passaic R
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88758, -74.14764
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,165 (2024)
Projected traffic54,198 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway S over Norfolk Southern built?

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

What condition is Parkway S over Norfolk Southern 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 S over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 45,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkway S over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway S over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.