US Bridges

I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI East of Rt 21 Jct. · Structure no. 0914153

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB 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 15,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,770 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 WB Connector
CrossesI-280 EB
Location2.2 MI East of Rt 21 Jct.
RouteInterstate 280
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74751, -74.13022
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 inspectionJune 2024
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 rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,380 (2024)
Projected traffic18,770 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB built?

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

What condition is I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB carry?

About 15,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 WB Connector over I-280 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.