US Bridges

Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · At Gsp & Rt 280 JCT · Structure no. 361470E

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
341 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,138
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area 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 10,138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,284 by 2043. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp F SB Ex I-280
CrossesEast Orange Toll Area
LocationAt Gsp & Rt 280 JCT
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75573, -74.20881
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,138 (2023)
Projected traffic21,284 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area built?

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

What condition is Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area carry?

About 10,138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F SB Ex I-280 over East Orange Toll Area?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.