US Bridges

Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI S of GSP&RT280 Jc · Structure no. 361469T

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132,300
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280 in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 132,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 281,070 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGsp NB & SB
CrossesRamp SB Ent from I-280
Location0.25 MI S of GSP&RT280 Jc
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.756, -74.20996
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,300 (2023)
Projected traffic281,070 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280 carry?

About 132,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Gsp NB & SB over Ramp SB Ent from I-280?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.