GARDEN ST PRKWY NB
Carrying GARDEN ST PRKWY NB over NORFOLK SOUTHERN
.75 MI W OF GSP&PASSAIC R, Passaic, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GARDEN ST PRKWY NB
The GARDEN ST PRKWY NB bridge in Passaic, New Jersey carries GARDEN ST PRKWY NB over NORFOLK SOUTHERN. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1962, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.9 meters (157 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90,230 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GARDEN ST PRKWY NB compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1954
- Last Reconstructed
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.9 m (157 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.6 m (54 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90,230 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 361573N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GARDEN ST PRKWY NB 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 PRKWY NB 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 PRKWY NB?
GARDEN ST PRKWY NB in Passaic, New Jersey has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GARDEN ST PRKWY NB inspected?
GARDEN ST PRKWY NB'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 90,230 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GARDEN ST PRKWY NB 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 PRKWY NB?
GARDEN ST PRKWY NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GARDEN ST PRKWY NB?
GARDEN ST PRKWY NB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is GARDEN ST PRKWY NB and does age affect safety?
GARDEN ST PRKWY NB was built in 1954, making it 72 years old and last reconstructed in 1962.
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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