US Bridges

Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 280

Fair

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

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,233
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 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 3,233 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Ave
CrossesRamp Btw Toll Pl & 280
LocationAt Gsp & Rt 280 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.75598, -74.20579
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,233 (2023)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 280 built?

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

What condition is Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 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 Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 280 carry?

About 3,233 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 280?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Ave over Ramp Btw Toll Pl & 280?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.