I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street
FairHudson County, New Jersey · 0.29 MI E of Rt 21 JCT · Structure no. 0914156
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,740
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19,740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,083 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 33 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street 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 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street carry?
About 19,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-280 Ramp "a" over Hamilton Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.