US Bridges

Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 2.7 MI East of RTE 46 · Structure no. 0726151

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

About this bridge

Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup 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 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 69,295 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,553 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt. I-80 WB
CrossesHorseneck RD & Water Sup
Location2.7 MI East of RTE 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.87865, -74.32755
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.
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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$209,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup built?

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

What condition is Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup 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 Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup carry?

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

How long is Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. I-80 WB over Horseneck RD & Water Sup?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.