I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av
FairEssex County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W of 280-21 JCT · Structure no. 0731155
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 297 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91,370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 74 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 91,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,490 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 84 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av carry?
About 91,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av?
The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns I-280 over Brod & State ST 8 Uni Av?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.