US Bridges

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

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of 280-PSSC R Jt · Structure no. 0728151

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB over Proposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd. in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,947 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,637 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 WB
CrossesProposed Essex Co.Pk.Rd.
Location0.2 MI E of 280-PSSC R Jt
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83013, -74.3286
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,947 (2022)
Projected traffic53,637 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 38,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.