US Bridges

I-80 WB Local over Polifly Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.7 MI W of Nj Tpk · Structure no. 0226156

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB Local over Polifly Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB Local over Polifly Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 76,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,591 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB Local
CrossesPolifly Road
Location2.7 MI W of Nj Tpk
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.87393, -74.06068
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,702 (2024)
Projected traffic93,591 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 WB Local over Polifly Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-80 WB Local over Polifly Road 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 WB Local over Polifly Road carry?

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

How long is I-80 WB Local over Polifly Road?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB Local over Polifly Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.