Seventh Street over I-280
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 1.0 Miles East of Gsp · Structure no. 0730189
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 234 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,558
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seventh Street over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seventh 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 4,558 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,469 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seventh Street over I-280 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seventh 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Seventh Street over I-280 carry?
About 4,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Seventh Street over I-280?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Seventh Street over I-280?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.