US Bridges

I-280 EB over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.80 MI W of CR 613 · Structure no. 1418154

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-280 EB over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-280 EB over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 53,207 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,848 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-280 EB
CrossesPassaic River
Location0.80 MI W of CR 613
RouteInterstate 280
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83057, -74.33003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,207 (2023)
Projected traffic63,848 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-280 EB over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-280 EB over Passaic River 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 EB over Passaic River carry?

About 53,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-280 EB over Passaic River?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-280 EB over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.