US Bridges

I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 1.16 Miles W of Nj 23 SB · Structure no. 0726153

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road 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 62,495 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,995 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Eastbound
CrossesTwo Bridges Road
Location1.16 Miles W of Nj 23 SB
RouteInterstate 80
CountyEssex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8937, -74.27358
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,495 (2023)
Projected traffic74,995 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road built?

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

What condition is I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road carry?

About 62,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Eastbound over Two Bridges Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.