US Bridges

Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps

Good

Union County, New Jersey · 3 MI So of Nj Tpk INT14 · Structure no. M101770

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
533 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,838
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps in Union County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5,838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,123 by 2043. The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesJersey Garden Blvd
CrossesNj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps
Location3 MI So of Nj Tpk INT14
RouteCity Street 0
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.5 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,838 (2023)
Projected traffic7,123 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps 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 Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps carry?

About 5,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps?

The structure is 533 ft (162.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Garden Blvd over Nj Tpk & Int 13A Ramps?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.