US Bridges

I-280 over City Streets

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · .2 MI East of Passaic Riv · Structure no. 0914158

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
81,518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 over City Streets is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 over City Streets 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 81,518 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,468 by 2044. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-280
CrossesCity Streets
Location.2 MI East of Passaic Riv
RouteInterstate 280
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74709, -74.16248
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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,518 (2024)
Projected traffic99,468 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 over City Streets built?

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

What condition is I-280 over City Streets 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 over City Streets carry?

About 81,518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 over City Streets?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 over City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.