US Bridges

I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.7 MI W of Nj Tpk · Structure no. 0226154

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153,405
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 153,405 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,183 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB Local
CrossesPolifly Road (CR55)
Location2.7 MI W of Nj Tpk
RouteInterstate 80
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87359, -74.06126
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,405 (2024)
Projected traffic187,183 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55) carry?

About 153,405 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB Local over Polifly Road (CR55)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.