US Bridges

Mill Road over I-80

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI West of Rt 15 JCT · Structure no. 1412173

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over I-80 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Road over I-80 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesI-80
Location1.6 MI West of Rt 15 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.90683, -74.6021
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2024)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mill Road over I-80 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Mill Road over I-80 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over I-80 carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over I-80?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.