US Bridges

I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD

Fair

Essex County, New Jersey · 0.79 MI West of Nj 23 SB · Structure no. 0726155

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD in Essex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 62,124 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,803 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesPassaic River & Frfld RD
Location0.79 MI West of Nj 23 SB
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89403, -74.26704
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,124 (2023)
Projected traffic75,803 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD carry?

About 62,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Passaic River & Frfld RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.