VALLEY RD
Carrying VALLEY RD over ROUTE I-280
0.23 MI E OF I280 EXIT 10, Essex, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY RD
The VALLEY RD bridge in Essex, New Jersey carries VALLEY RD over ROUTE I-280. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 105,260 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 VALLEY RD compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 105,260 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0730156
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 VALLEY RD 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 VALLEY RD 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 VALLEY RD?
VALLEY RD in Essex, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VALLEY RD inspected?
VALLEY RD'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 105,260 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY RD 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 VALLEY RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for VALLEY RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY RD?
Ownership is not specified for VALLEY RD in the NBI.
How old is VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?
VALLEY RD 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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