US Bridges

Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-280-CR 577 JCT · Structure no. 0730151

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 11,965 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,599 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesProsp AVE(CR577)NB
CrossesI-280
LocationAt I-280-CR 577 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 577
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79725, -74.25227
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,965 (2023)
Projected traffic14,599 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Prosp AVE(CR577)NB 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 Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280 carry?

About 11,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Prosp AVE(CR577)NB over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.