US Bridges

Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 2.4 Mile South of Nj 28 · Structure no. 361362T

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176,432
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613 is a concrete frame carrying Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613 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 176,432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316,745 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Parkway
CrossesCentral Avenue WB CR 613
Location2.4 Mile South of Nj 28
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62717, -74.30386
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176,432 (2023)
Projected traffic316,745 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613 built?

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

What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613 carry?

About 176,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Central Avenue WB CR 613?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.