US Bridges

Oraton Parkway SB over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730169

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oraton Parkway SB over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oraton Parkway 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOraton Parkway SB
CrossesI-280
LocationAt 280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75918, -74.20921
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oraton Parkway SB over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Oraton Parkway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Oraton Parkway SB over I-280 carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oraton Parkway SB over I-280?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oraton Parkway SB over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.