US Bridges

I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI West of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1412172

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 58,925 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,750 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesBerkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr
Location1.9 MI West of Nj 15
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90519, -74.60942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,925 (2023)
Projected traffic70,750 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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr carry?

About 58,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Berkshire Vly RD & Ab.Rr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.