US Bridges

South Jefferson ST over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI W of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,990
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Jefferson ST over I-280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Jefferson ST 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 14,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,890 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Jefferson ST
CrossesI-280
Location1.9 MI W of 280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77209, -74.2398
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,990 (2023)
Projected traffic17,890 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Jefferson ST over I-280 built?

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

What condition is South Jefferson ST 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 South Jefferson ST over I-280 carry?

About 14,990 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Jefferson ST over I-280?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns South Jefferson ST over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.