US Bridges

I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.7 Mi. West of CR 527 · Structure no. 0728158

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 44,274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,022 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 WB
CrossesMorristown & Erie RR
Location0.7 Mi. West of CR 527
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.82089, -74.31682
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,274 (2023)
Projected traffic54,022 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Morristown & Erie RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR 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 I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR carry?

About 44,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 WB over Morristown & Erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.