US Bridges

I-280 over Bergen Street

Fair

Hudson County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi. East of Passaic R · Structure no. 0914161

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,841
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 over Bergen Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 over Bergen 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 80,841 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,010 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280
CrossesBergen Street
Location0.6 Mi. East of Passaic R
RouteInterstate 280
CountyHudson County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74324, -74.15743
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,841 (2023)
Projected traffic97,010 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 over Bergen Street built?

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

What condition is I-280 over Bergen 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 over Bergen Street carry?

About 80,841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 over Bergen Street?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 over Bergen Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.