GARDEN ST PARKWAY
GARDEN ST PARKWAY in 3.15 N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (56/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 153K vehicles daily on GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Third River.
GARDEN ST PARKWAY 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 1954 and is now 72 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. GARDEN ST PARKWAY carries an average daily traffic count of 153,369 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Third River. 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
GARDEN ST PARKWAY is a 72-year-old bridge located 3.15 N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Third River with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 153K vehicles per day. Built in 1954, the structure spans 18.9 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 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
GARDEN ST PARKWAY has a Condition Score of 56/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
GARDEN ST PARKWAY was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
GARDEN ST PARKWAY carries approximately 153K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 18.9 meters long and located on GARDEN ST PARKWAY in 3.15 N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey.
No, GARDEN ST PARKWAY is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
GARDEN ST PARKWAY is located 3.15 N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Third River. Its coordinates are 40.799986, -74.188250. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
GARDEN ST PARKWAY carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Third River. The bridge is 18.9 meters long and was built in 1954.
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.