US Bridges

I-80 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.73 MI W of I80&I95 JCT · Structure no. 0226155

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55) in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 76,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,591 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Express
CrossesPolifly RD (cr 55)
Location2.73 MI W of I80&I95 JCT
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.87378, -74.06116
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,702 (2024)
Projected traffic93,591 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-80 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55) 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 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55) carry?

About 76,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55)?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Express over Polifly RD (cr 55)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.