US Bridges

I-280 WB over Passaic Avenue (cr 613)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI E of 280-PSSC R Jt · Structure no. 0728156

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,081
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB over Passaic Avenue (cr 613) in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 86,081 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,035 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-280 WB
CrossesPassaic Avenue (cr 613)
Location0.8 MI E of 280-PSSC R Jt
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates40.82289, -74.31808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,081 (2024)
Projected traffic105,035 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 WB 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 June 2024.

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

About 86,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.