US Bridges

Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of I-80 Exit 28 · Structure no. 1412166

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 46,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,680 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute I-80 EB
CrossesNj Transit-Morristown
Location0.2 MI E of I-80 Exit 28
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89225, -74.6603
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,450 (2023)
Projected traffic56,680 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown carry?

About 46,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-80 EB over Nj Transit-Morristown?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.