US Bridges

Hickory Street over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1 Miles West Gsp · Structure no. 0730178

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Street over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Street 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,138 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Street
CrossesI-280
Location1.1 Miles West Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76766, -74.22719
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2023)
Projected traffic7,138 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Street over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Hickory Street 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Street over I-280 carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Street over I-280?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Street over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.