US Bridges

I-280 over Franks Creek

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI East of Nj 21 JCT · Structure no. 0914152

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,958
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 over Franks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-280 over Franks Creek in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 80,958 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,769 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-280
CrossesFranks Creek
Location2.0 MI East of Nj 21 JCT
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates40.74482, -74.13623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 over Franks Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 over Franks Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-280 over Franks Creek carry?

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

How long is I-280 over Franks Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-280 over Franks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.