US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · .75 MI W of Gsp&passaic R · Structure no. 361574N

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

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesCurie Avenue
Location.75 MI W of Gsp&passaic R
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88787, -74.14529
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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 Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue 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 Curie Avenue carry?

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

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Curie Avenue?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.