US Bridges

I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI East of Passaic Rv · Structure no. 0914160

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex 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 5 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 94,630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,470 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 & Ramps E&f
CrossesSussex Street
Location0.5 MI East of Passaic Rv
RouteInterstate 280
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74393, -74.15833
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.6 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,630 (2024)
Projected traffic115,470 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 & Ramps E&f over Sussex Street built?

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

What condition is I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex Street carry?

About 94,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 & Ramps E&f over Sussex Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.