US Bridges

Clifton Avenue over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.65 MI E of Gsp JCT · Structure no. 0731151

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Avenue over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Avenue over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 73 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 12,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,105 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Avenue
CrossesI-280
Location1.65 MI E of Gsp JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74973, -74.18044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,588 (2023)
Projected traffic15,105 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 SystemNo

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 Clifton Avenue over I-280 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Clifton Avenue over I-280 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 Clifton Avenue over I-280 carry?

About 12,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Avenue over I-280?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Avenue over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.