I- 280 WB over Passaic River
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · At 280-PASSAIC R JCT · Structure no. 1418155
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,978
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 280 WB over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 280 WB 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 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 41,978 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,221 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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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 280 WB over Passaic River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I- 280 WB over Passaic 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I- 280 WB over Passaic River carry?
About 41,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I- 280 WB over Passaic River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I- 280 WB over Passaic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.