US Bridges

I-280 over Ramp C

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI West of Rt 21 · Structure no. 0731156

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,073
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 over Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 over Ramp C in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 93,073 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,688 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-280
CrossesRamp C
Location0.1 MI West of Rt 21
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates40.74761, -74.17013
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,073 (2023)
Projected traffic111,688 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 over Ramp C built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 over Ramp C 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-280 over Ramp C carry?

About 93,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 over Ramp C?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 over Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.