US Bridges

I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.41 MI E of Nj 20 · Structure no. 0225159

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,036 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
124,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 5 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 124,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,973 by 2043. The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80
CrossesGsp Midland & Nj Transit
Location1.41 MI E of Nj 20
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90384, -74.10892
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,036 ft (315.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width144 ft (44 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,549 (2023)
Projected traffic151,973 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit carry?

About 124,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit?

The structure is 1,036 ft (315.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Gsp Midland & Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.