US Bridges

Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI E of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730190

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth ST
CrossesI-280 and Ramps a & Y
Location1.1 MI E of 280-GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75202, -74.19045
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,950 (2023)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y 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 Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y carry?

About 7,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth ST over I-280 and Ramps a & Y?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.