US Bridges

I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a

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Essex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of 280-GSP JCT · Structure no. 0730194

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
582 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,830 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,740 by 2044. The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Ramp D
CrossesI-280 & Ramp a
Location0.2 MI E of 280-GSP JCT
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75752, -74.20497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,830 (2024)
Projected traffic32,740 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
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 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a carry?

About 26,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a?

The structure is 582 ft (177.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Ramp D over I-280 & Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.