US Bridges

I-280 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At CR 636 & I-280 JCT · Structure no. 0729158

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 55,927 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,241 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 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 Eastbound.
CrossesPleasant Valley Way
LocationAt CR 636 & I-280 JCT
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79774, -74.26698
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,927 (2023)
Projected traffic68,241 by 2043
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 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way 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 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way carry?

About 55,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Eastbound. over Pleasant Valley Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.