US Bridges

I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI E of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730191

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,173 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
52,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 52,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,900 by 2044. The structure is 1,173 ft (357.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Eastbound
CrossesRamps City Sts. NJT
Location1.2 MI E of 280-GSP JCT
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75125, -74.18806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,173 ft (357.5 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,370 (2024)
Projected traffic63,900 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT carry?

About 52,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT?

The structure is 1,173 ft (357.5 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Eastbound over Ramps City Sts. NJT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.