GARDEN STATE PKWY
GARDEN STATE PKWY in 1.3 Miles North Of I-78, Essex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of D (33/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 181K vehicles daily on GARDEN STATE PKWY over Lyons Avenue (CR 602). It is classified as structurally deficient.
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
GARDEN STATE PKWY is a 73-year-old bridge located 1.3 Miles North Of I-78 in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN STATE PKWY over Lyons Avenue (CR 602) with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 181K vehicles per day. Built in 1953, the structure spans 28.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (33/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
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Frequently Asked Questions
GARDEN STATE PKWY has a Condition Score of 33/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
GARDEN STATE PKWY was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
GARDEN STATE PKWY carries approximately 181K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 28.3 meters long and located on GARDEN STATE PKWY in 1.3 Miles North Of I-78, Essex County, New Jersey.
Yes, GARDEN STATE PKWY is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
GARDEN STATE PKWY is located 1.3 Miles North Of I-78 in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN STATE PKWY over Lyons Avenue (CR 602). Its coordinates are 40.721292, -74.232275. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
GARDEN STATE PKWY carries GARDEN STATE PKWY over Lyons Avenue (CR 602). The bridge is 28.3 meters long and was built in 1953.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.