US Bridges

Evergreen Pl SB over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI W of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730161

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Pl SB over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen Pl SB over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, 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 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 9,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,165 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Pl SB
CrossesI-280
Location0.7 MI W of 280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76554, -74.21972
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,150 (2024)
Projected traffic11,165 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Pl SB over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Evergreen Pl SB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Evergreen Pl SB over I-280 carry?

About 9,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen Pl SB over I-280?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Pl SB over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.