US Bridges

Roseville Ave over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI E of I-280/GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730188

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,905
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roseville Ave over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roseville Ave 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 5 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 8,905 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,770 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoseville Ave
CrossesI-280
Location1.0 MI E of I-280/GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7525, -74.1922
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,905 (2023)
Projected traffic10,770 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Roseville Ave over I-280 built?

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

What condition is Roseville Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Roseville Ave over I-280 carry?

About 8,905 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roseville Ave over I-280?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Roseville Ave over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.