US Bridges

Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619)

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.7 Miles South of I-78 · Structure no. 361410T

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218,521
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619) in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 75 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 218,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,758 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Parkway
CrossesChestnut Street (cr 619)
Location1.7 Miles South of I-78
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.68956, -74.27072
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218,521 (2023)
Projected traffic23,758 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
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 Chestnut Street (cr 619) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619) 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 Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619) carry?

About 218,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619)?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Chestnut Street (cr 619)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.