US Bridges

South Center ST over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI W of I-280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730177

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,092
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Center ST over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Center ST over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 22,092 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,957 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Center ST
CrossesI-280
Location1.3 MI W of I-280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76912, -74.22954
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 inspectionJune 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,092 (2023)
Projected traffic26,957 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Center ST over I-280 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Center 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Center ST over I-280 carry?

About 22,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Center ST over I-280?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns South Center ST over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.