US Bridges

DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.04MI N of I-280&GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730193

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
441 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 11,012 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,437 by 2043. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDR Mlk Jk Blvd
CrossesGsp & Oraton Parkway
Location0.04MI N of I-280&GSP JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75954, -74.20794
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,012 (2023)
Projected traffic13,437 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway carry?

About 11,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns DR Mlk Jk Blvd over Gsp & Oraton Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.