US Bridges

I-80 over Nys&w RR

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI East of Passaic R · Structure no. 0225155

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Nys&w RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Nys&w RR in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 138,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,600 by 2044. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80
CrossesNys&w RR
Location0.7 MI East of Passaic R
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9029, -74.12033
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138,000 (2024)
Projected traffic165,600 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I-80 over Nys&w RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-80 over Nys&w RR 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 I-80 over Nys&w RR carry?

About 138,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Nys&w RR?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Nys&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.