US Bridges

Phillips Avenue over Route I-80

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · .25 M.West of I-80 EX-66 · Structure no. 0226161

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Avenue over Route I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phillips Avenue over Route I-80 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,261 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Avenue
CrossesRoute I-80
Location.25 M.West of I-80 EX-66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86668, -74.04465
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,131 (2024)
Projected traffic6,261 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Phillips Avenue over Route I-80 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phillips Avenue over Route I-80 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips Avenue over Route I-80 carry?

About 5,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Avenue over Route I-80?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Avenue over Route I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.