US Bridges

RTE I-80 over South Center St.

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI East of Passaic R · Structure no. 0225154

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124,548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I-80 over South Center St. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I-80 over South Center St. in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 124,548 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,972 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE I-80
CrossesSouth Center St.
Location0.6 MI East of Passaic R
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90217, -74.12229
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,548 (2024)
Projected traffic151,972 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I-80 over South Center St. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is RTE I-80 over South Center St. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I-80 over South Center St. carry?

About 124,548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I-80 over South Center St.?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I-80 over South Center St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.