US Bridges

I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp.

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.7 MI East of RTE 46 · Structure no. 0726150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69,295
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp. in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, younger 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 69,295 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,553 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesHorseneck RD Water Supp.
Location2.7 MI East of RTE 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.87804, -74.32723
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,295 (2024)
Projected traffic84,553 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$147,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp. carry?

About 69,295 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp.?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Horseneck RD Water Supp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.