US Bridges

Halsted Street over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI W of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730163

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,175
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halsted Street over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halsted Street 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 6,175 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,534 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHalsted Street
CrossesI-280
Location0.6 MI W of 280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76442, -74.21836
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,175 (2024)
Projected traffic7,534 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halsted Street over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Halsted Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Halsted Street over I-280 carry?

About 6,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Halsted Street over I-280?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Halsted Street over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.