US Bridges

I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At I-80 Exit 27 · Structure no. 1412152

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,274
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 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 49,274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,124 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB & Ramp"ee"
CrossesNj 183 Southbound
LocationAt I-80 Exit 27
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8907, -74.69795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,274 (2023)
Projected traffic60,124 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$167,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound carry?

About 49,274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB & Ramp"ee" over Nj 183 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.