US Bridges

I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd

Poor

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.05MI E of 280-PASS R Jt · Structure no. 0728150

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,906 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,687 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Eastbound
CrossesProposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd
Location0.05MI E of 280-PASS R Jt
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82994, -74.32894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,906 (2022)
Projected traffic46,687 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$974,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd carry?

About 38,906 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Eastbound over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.