US Bridges

S. Arlington Ave. over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI W of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 0730167

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Arlington Ave. over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Arlington Ave. 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 5,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,952 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Arlington Ave.
CrossesI-280
Location0.15 MI W of Gsp JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7602, -74.21128
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,698 (2023)
Projected traffic6,952 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Arlington Ave. over I-280 built?

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

What condition is S. Arlington Ave. 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 S. Arlington Ave. over I-280 carry?

About 5,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S. Arlington Ave. over I-280?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S. Arlington Ave. over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.