US Bridges

Scotland Road over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI W of I-280/GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730159

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over I-280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotland Road 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 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 16,839 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,207 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesScotland Road
CrossesI-280
Location1.7 MI W of I-280/GSP JCT
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77085, -74.23714
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,839 (2023)
Projected traffic20,207 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$206,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotland Road over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Scotland Road 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 Scotland Road over I-280 carry?

About 16,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over I-280?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.