US Bridges

Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.47 MI East of Passaic R · Structure no. 0225152

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158,790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6 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 158,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,750 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-80
CrossesMarket Street (cr 56 I)
Location0.47 MI East of Passaic R
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9011, -74.12551
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158,790 (2023)
Projected traffic193,750 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I) 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 Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I) carry?

About 158,790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I)?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-80 over Market Street (cr 56 I)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.