Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd
FairHudson County, New Jersey · At I-280 EXIT-16 · Structure no. 0914162
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 670 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,762
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd 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 81,762 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,764 by 2044. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd carry?
About 81,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd?
The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Rt I-280 over Essex 5th & Rodgers Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.