US Bridges

Whittingham Place over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI West of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 0730155

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittingham Place over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittingham Place over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,892 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhittingham Place
CrossesI-280
Location2.1 MI West of Gsp JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77402, -74.2408
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2023)
Projected traffic2,892 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whittingham Place over I-280 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittingham Place 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 Whittingham Place over I-280 carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whittingham Place over I-280?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Whittingham Place over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.