South Walnut St. over I-280
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI W of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730166
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,901
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Walnut St. over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Walnut St. 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 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 4,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Walnut St. over I-280 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Walnut 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 2024.
How much traffic does South Walnut St. over I-280 carry?
About 4,901 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Walnut St. over I-280?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns South Walnut St. over I-280?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.