US Bridges

Garden State Pkwy over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-280 & Gsp JCT · Structure no. 0730170

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180,006
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden State Pkwy over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garden State Pkwy 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 180,006 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,642 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden State Pkwy
CrossesI-280
LocationAt I-280 & Gsp JCT
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75899, -74.20873
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180,006 (2024)
Projected traffic219,642 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden State Pkwy over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Garden State Pkwy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Garden State Pkwy over I-280 carry?

About 180,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Garden State Pkwy over I-280?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Garden State Pkwy over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.