US Bridges

I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 1.75 MI East of Nj 21 JCT · Structure no. 0914150

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80,958
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 80,958 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,769 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-280
CrossesNj Transit & Service RD
Location1.75 MI East of Nj 21 JCT
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates40.7446, -74.13726
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,958 (2023)
Projected traffic98,769 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD carry?

About 80,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 over Nj Transit & Service RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.