US Bridges

I-280 WB Ramp B over Hamilton Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of Rt 21 Jct. · Structure no. 0914157

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 WB Ramp B over Hamilton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB Ramp B 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 12,127 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-280 WB Ramp B
CrossesHamilton Street
Location0.2 MI East of Rt 21 Jct.
RouteInterstate 280
Coordinates40.7472, -74.1618
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,127 (2024)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp B over Hamilton Street built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 WB Ramp B 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 WB Ramp B over Hamilton Street carry?

About 12,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 WB Ramp B over Hamilton Street?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 WB Ramp B over Hamilton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.