US Bridges

I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.95 MI E of Exit 30 JCT · Structure no. 1412174

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 59,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,100 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Eastbound
CrossesRockaway River
Location1.95 MI E of Exit 30 JCT
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90757, -74.59963
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,910 (2024)
Projected traffic73,100 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River carry?

About 59,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Eastbound over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.