US Bridges

I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.24 Miles East of Exit 4 · Structure no. 0728155

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 43,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,900 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Eastbound
CrossesPassaic Avenue (cr 613)
Location0.24 Miles East of Exit 4
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82281, -74.31864
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,250 (2024)
Projected traffic51,900 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) carry?

About 43,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Eastbound over Passaic Avenue (cr 613)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.