PARKWAY N/S
PARKWAY N/S in 6.4 Miles North Of Nj 27, Union County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1948, the bridge carries 220K vehicles daily on PARKWAY N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line.
PARKWAY N/S carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 56/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1948 and is now 78 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. PARKWAY N/S carries an average daily traffic count of 220,314 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Lehigh Valley Main Line. The owning agency is State Toll Authority; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
PARKWAY N/S is a 78-year-old bridge located 6.4 Miles North Of Nj 27 in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries PARKWAY N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 220K vehicles per day. Built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, the structure spans 97.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (56/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
PARKWAY N/S has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
PARKWAY N/S was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1976, making it 78 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
PARKWAY N/S carries approximately 220K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 97.2 meters long and located on PARKWAY N/S in 6.4 Miles North Of Nj 27, Union County, New Jersey.
No, PARKWAY N/S is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
PARKWAY N/S is located 6.4 Miles North Of Nj 27 in Union County, New Jersey. The bridge carries PARKWAY N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line. Its coordinates are 40.653981, -74.297261. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
PARKWAY N/S carries PARKWAY N/S over Lehigh Valley Main Line. The bridge is 97.2 meters long and was built in 1948, with reconstruction in 1976.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.