US Bridges

Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632)

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI S of Gsp-Nj 28 JCT · Structure no. 361364T

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211,866
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632) is a concrete frame carrying Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 211,866 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 278,925 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGarden ST Parkway
CrossesWalnut Avenue (cr 632)
Location2.1 MI S of Gsp-Nj 28 JCT
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.62964, -74.30173
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211,866 (2023)
Projected traffic278,925 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632) built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632) carry?

About 211,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Walnut Avenue (cr 632)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.