US Bridges

I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527)

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-280/CR 527 JCT · Structure no. 0729151

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527) 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 41,973 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,100 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 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 WB
CrossesLivingston Ave (cr 527)
LocationAt I-280/CR 527 JCT
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81313, -74.30924
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,973 (2023)
Projected traffic50,100 by 2043
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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527) built?

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

What condition is I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527) 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 Livingston Ave (cr 527) carry?

About 41,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 WB over Livingston Ave (cr 527)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.