US Bridges

Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-280-CR 634 JCT · Structure no. 0729152

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280 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 5 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 13,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,570 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Ave(cr 634)
CrossesI-280
LocationAt I-280-CR 634 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80668, -74.28728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,870 (2023)
Projected traffic16,570 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280 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 Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280 carry?

About 13,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Ave(cr 634) over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.