US Bridges

I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · I-280 at Exit 8 · Structure no. 0730152

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,004
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,665 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Ramp 2P
CrossesProspect Ave (cr 577) NB
LocationI-280 at Exit 8
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7962, -74.25273
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,004 (2023)
Projected traffic3,665 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$533,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB carry?

About 3,004 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Ramp 2P over Prospect Ave (cr 577) NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.