US Bridges

I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.38 MI W of I-95 · Structure no. 0226164

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,803 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 60 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 175,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,660 by 2041. The structure is 1,803 ft (549.6 m) long and 174 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-80
CrossesHackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs
Location1.38 MI W of I-95
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.8668, -74.0379
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,803 ft (549.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width174 ft (53 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,550 (2023)
Projected traffic210,660 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$37,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs carry?

About 175,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs?

The structure is 1,803 ft (549.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Hackrv Rivrd Wshorav Rrs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.