MT. PLEASANT AVE
Carrying MT. PLEASANT AVE over ROUTE I-280
2.4 MI W OF 280-GSP JCT, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MT. PLEASANT AVE
The MT. PLEASANT AVE bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries MT. PLEASANT AVE over ROUTE I-280. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 110,417 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MT. PLEASANT AVE compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 110,417 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0730153
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT. PLEASANT AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare MT. PLEASANT AVE against other structures in Essex and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MT. PLEASANT AVE?
MT. PLEASANT AVE in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MT. PLEASANT AVE inspected?
MT. PLEASANT AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110,417 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MT. PLEASANT AVE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MT. PLEASANT AVE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MT. PLEASANT AVE.
Who is responsible for maintaining MT. PLEASANT AVE?
Ownership is not specified for MT. PLEASANT AVE in the NBI.
How old is MT. PLEASANT AVE and does age affect safety?
MT. PLEASANT AVE was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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