US Bridges

I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · At I-280/NJ21 JCT · Structure no. 0731159

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d 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 5,306 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,367 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 Ramp B
CrossesI-280 Ramps C&d
LocationAt I-280/NJ21 JCT
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74822, -74.16782
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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,306 (2023)
Projected traffic6,367 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 B over I-280 Ramps C&d built?

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

What condition is I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d carry?

About 5,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 Ramp B over I-280 Ramps C&d?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.