US Bridges

I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 2.4 MI West of RTE I-95 · Structure no. 0226158

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 47,968 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,530 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Express
CrossesGreen ST NJT Drain Ch
Location2.4 MI West of RTE I-95
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.87094, -74.05842
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,968 (2024)
Projected traffic58,530 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch carry?

About 47,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Express over Green ST NJT Drain Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.