US Bridges

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Elizabeth River

Fair

Union County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S of I-78& Gsp JCT · Structure no. 361425N

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96,863
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Garden ST Pkwy NB over Elizabeth River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden ST Pkwy NB over Elizabeth River in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 73 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 96,863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172,047 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden ST Pkwy NB
CrossesElizabeth River
Location0.4 MI S of I-78& Gsp JCT
CountyUnion County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.70061, -74.24958
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,863 (2023)
Projected traffic172,047 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden ST Pkwy NB over Elizabeth River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Garden ST Pkwy NB 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 NB over Elizabeth River carry?

About 96,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden ST Pkwy NB over Elizabeth River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Garden ST Pkwy NB over Elizabeth River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.