I-280 WB over Pleasant Valley Way
FairEssex County, New Jersey · At I-280 - CR 636 JCT · Structure no. 0729159
- 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
- 60,271
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-280 WB over Pleasant Valley Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB 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 60,271 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,531 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-280 WB over Pleasant Valley Way built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-280 WB 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 WB over Pleasant Valley Way carry?
About 60,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-280 WB over Pleasant Valley Way?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-280 WB over Pleasant Valley Way?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.