US Bridges

Myrtle Avenue over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI E of I-280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730187

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Myrtle Avenue over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Myrtle 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMyrtle Avenue
CrossesI-280
Location0.9 MI E of I-280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75256, -74.19322
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2023)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Myrtle Avenue over I-280 built?

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

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

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Myrtle Avenue over I-280?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Myrtle Avenue over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.