US Bridges

Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280

Good

Essex County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Rt 280 Junction · Structure no. 361470B

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,009 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOraton Parkway NB
CrossesRamp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280
LocationAt Gsp & Rt 280 Junction
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7553, -74.20963
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2023)
Projected traffic61,009 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280 built?

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

What condition is Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280 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 Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oraton Parkway NB over Ramp-Gsp Nb.Ex.To I-280?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.