US Bridges

I-280 Ramp D over I-280 Ramp C

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · I-280 Intersect W/NJ21 · Structure no. 0731158

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,828
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Ramp D over I-280 Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Ramp D over I-280 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 7,828 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,393 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Ramp D
CrossesI-280 Ramp C
LocationI-280 Intersect W/NJ21
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74807, -74.16902
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 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 span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,828 (2023)
Projected traffic9,393 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 C built?

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

What condition is I-280 Ramp D over I-280 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 March 2023.

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

About 7,828 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Ramp D over I-280 Ramp C?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Ramp D over I-280 Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.