US Bridges

Oakwood Avenue over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI W of Gsp · Structure no. 0730179

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Avenue over I-280 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood Avenue 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 4,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,881 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood Avenue
CrossesI-280
Location1.0 MI W of Gsp
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76653, -74.22444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,820 (2023)
Projected traffic5,881 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$579,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Avenue over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Oakwood Avenue 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 Oakwood Avenue over I-280 carry?

About 4,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Avenue over I-280?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Avenue over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.