US Bridges

Lakeview Avenue over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · .5 MI W of Gsp&passaic Rv · Structure no. 361578T

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,021
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lakeview Avenue over Garden State Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lakeview Avenue over Garden State 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 16,021 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,225 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLakeview Avenue
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location.5 MI W of Gsp&passaic Rv
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates40.88902, -74.13907
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,021 (2024)
Projected traffic19,225 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeview Avenue over Garden State Parkway built?

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

What condition is Lakeview Avenue over Garden State 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeview Avenue over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 16,021 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeview Avenue over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.