US Bridges

I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615)

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.95 M.W. of Rockaway R. · Structure no. 1412169

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615) in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 53,919 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,792 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesHoward Boulevard (615)
Location1.95 M.W. of Rockaway R.
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89788, -74.63404
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,919 (2023)
Projected traffic65,792 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615) carry?

About 53,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Howard Boulevard (615)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.