US Bridges

RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. East of RTE 21 · Structure no. 0731161

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
626 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave is a steel movable - lift carrying RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 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 100,495 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,623 by 2044. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I-280
CrossesPassiac R Ramps Pass.Ave
Location0.1 Mi. East of RTE 21
RouteInterstate 280
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74806, -74.16694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,495 (2024)
Projected traffic122,623 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave carry?

About 100,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I-280 over Passiac R Ramps Pass.Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.