I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT
PoorEssex County, New Jersey · 1.2 Mi.East of 280-GSP Jn · Structure no. 0730192
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,049 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,375
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 52,375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,910 by 2044. The structure is 1,049 ft (319.7 m) long and 46 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT carry?
About 52,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT?
The structure is 1,049 ft (319.7 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-280 Westbound over Orange 1st St. Ramp NJT?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.