US Bridges

Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 1.5 Miles South of I-78 · Structure no. 361412T

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209,964
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway 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 209,964 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 350,803 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Parkway
CrossesBurke Parkway
Location1.5 Miles South of I-78
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.69115, -74.26776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width164 ft (50 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,964 (2023)
Projected traffic350,803 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway 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 Burke 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 Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway carry?

About 209,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Parkway over Burke Parkway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.