US Bridges

Nesbitt ST over I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI West of Nj 21 · Structure no. 0731152

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nesbitt ST over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nesbitt ST over I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 12,638 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,165 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNesbitt ST
CrossesI-280
Location0.65 MI West of Nj 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74957, -74.17967
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,638 (2023)
Projected traffic15,165 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Nesbitt ST over I-280 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nesbitt ST 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 Nesbitt ST over I-280 carry?

About 12,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nesbitt ST over I-280?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nesbitt ST over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.