FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GARDEN ST PKWY SB

Carrying GARDEN ST PKWY SB over 72" WATER MAIN

0.5 MI SW OF GSP&RT3 JCT, Passaic, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GARDEN ST PKWY SB

The GARDEN ST PKWY SB bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries GARDEN ST PKWY SB over 72" WATER MAIN. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 102,489 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GARDEN ST PKWY SB compares

▼ 23.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of New Jersey bridges
332
Bridges in Passaic · 8 in Poor condition
GARDEN ST PKWY SB 20.7 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
102,489 vehicles/day
Structure Number
361539S

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GARDEN ST PKWY SB 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 GARDEN ST PKWY SB against other structures in Passaic 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 GARDEN ST PKWY SB?

GARDEN ST PKWY SB in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GARDEN ST PKWY SB inspected?

GARDEN ST PKWY SB'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 102,489 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GARDEN ST PKWY SB 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 GARDEN ST PKWY SB?

GARDEN ST PKWY SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GARDEN ST PKWY SB?

GARDEN ST PKWY SB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is GARDEN ST PKWY SB and does age affect safety?

GARDEN ST PKWY SB was built in 1953, making it 73 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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