US Bridges

I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.)

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI E of I-80 Exit 27 · Structure no. 1412157

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,271
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.) in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,271 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,120 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesUS 46 (ledgewood Ave.)
Location0.9 MI E of I-80 Exit 27
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89072, -74.67976
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,271 (2023)
Projected traffic60,120 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.) carry?

About 49,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.)?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over US 46 (ledgewood Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.