US Bridges

Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 3.7 Mile North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 361357T

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,802
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway is a concrete continuous frame carrying Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 14,802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,062 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestfield Av CR606
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location3.7 Mile North of Nj 27
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates40.62172, -74.3095
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,802 (2023)
Projected traffic18,062 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield Av CR606 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 14,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Av CR606 over Garden State Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.