US Bridges

Oraton Parkway NB over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730171

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

About this bridge

Oraton Parkway NB over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oraton Parkway NB 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOraton Parkway NB
CrossesI-280
LocationAt 280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75874, -74.20836
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oraton Parkway NB over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Oraton Parkway NB 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 NB over I-280 carry?

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

How long is Oraton Parkway NB over I-280?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Oraton Parkway NB over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.