I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508)
FairHudson County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI East of Rt 21 Jct. · Structure no. 0914155
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 329 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,282
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508) 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 15,282 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,646 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508) built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508) 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508) carry?
About 15,282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508)?
The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-280 WB Conn over Newark Turnpike (cr 508)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.