US Bridges

I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.57 MI E of I-280 Exit 4 · Structure no. 0728160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611) 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 43,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,900 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 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
CrossesEagle Rock Ave. (cr 611)
Location0.57 MI E of I-280 Exit 4
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81844, -74.31483
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,250 (2024)
Projected traffic51,900 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611) built?

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

What condition is I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611) 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 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611) carry?

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

How long is I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611)?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 WB over Eagle Rock Ave. (cr 611)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.