US Bridges

Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-280 Exit 4 · Structure no. 0728152

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,806
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 23,806 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,568 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEisenhower Pkwy
CrossesI-280
LocationAt I-280 Exit 4
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82515, -74.32146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,806 (2023)
Projected traffic28,568 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280 carry?

About 23,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Eisenhower Pkwy over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.