US Bridges

I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-80 EXIT-27 · Structure no. 1412155

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,988
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB 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 39,988 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,793 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesUS 206 NB & Nj 183 NB
LocationI-80 EXIT-27
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89053, -74.69689
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,988 (2023)
Projected traffic48,793 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB carry?

About 39,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over US 206 NB & Nj 183 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.