I-280 WB over Whippany River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI SE of 280-80 JCT · Structure no. 1418152
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-280 WB over Whippany River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 WB over Whippany River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 26,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,400 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-280 WB over Whippany River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I-280 WB over Whippany River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-280 WB over Whippany River carry?
About 26,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-280 WB over Whippany River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-280 WB over Whippany River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.