US Bridges

Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.9 Miles South of I80 · Structure no. 361582T

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
969 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
84,431
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 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 84,431 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,730 by 2043. The structure is 969 ft (295.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarden State Pkwy
CrossesPASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR
Location0.9 Miles South of I80
Coordinates40.88983, -74.13147
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length969 ft (295.4 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,431 (2023)
Projected traffic70,730 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR carry?

About 84,431 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR?

The structure is 969 ft (295.4 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Garden State Pkwy over PASS.RIV.RT.46 River DR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.