Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River
FairUnion County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S of I-78& Gsp JCT · Structure no. 361424S
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 111,102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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 111,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,625 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River carry?
About 111,102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Garden ST Pkwy SB over Elizabeth River?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.