GARDEN ST PARKWAY
GARDEN ST PARKWAY in 3.25mi N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1954, the bridge carries 163K vehicles daily on GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Tail Race. 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 ST PARKWAY is a 72-year-old bridge located 3.25mi N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Tail Race with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 163K vehicles per day. Built in 1954, the structure spans 6.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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 ST PARKWAY has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is 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 163K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on GARDEN ST PARKWAY in 3.25mi N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT, Essex County, New Jersey.
Yes, GARDEN ST PARKWAY 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 ST PARKWAY is located 3.25mi N Of Gsp&I-280 JCT in Essex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Tail Race. Its coordinates are 40.800867, -74.187278. It is maintained by State Toll Authority.
GARDEN ST PARKWAY carries GARDEN ST PARKWAY over Tail Race. The bridge is 6.4 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.