JERSEY GARDENS BLV
Carrying JERSEY GARDENS BLV over CONRAIL & NORFOLK S RR
0.1MI E OF NJTP EXIT 13A, Union, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JERSEY GARDENS BLV
The JERSEY GARDENS BLV bridge in Union, New Jersey carries JERSEY GARDENS BLV over CONRAIL & NORFOLK S RR. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 164.0 meters (538 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,064 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JERSEY GARDENS BLV compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 164.0 m (538 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.7 m (78 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,064 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 2004102
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JERSEY GARDENS BLV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare JERSEY GARDENS BLV against other structures in Union and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for JERSEY GARDENS BLV?
JERSEY GARDENS BLV in Union, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JERSEY GARDENS BLV inspected?
JERSEY GARDENS BLV's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,064 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JERSEY GARDENS BLV is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for JERSEY GARDENS BLV?
JERSEY GARDENS BLV has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JERSEY GARDENS BLV?
JERSEY GARDENS BLV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is JERSEY GARDENS BLV and does age affect safety?
JERSEY GARDENS BLV was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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