I-80 WB over Rockaway River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 1.45 MI West of Nj Rt 15 · Structure no. 1412175
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 WB over Rockaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 59,470 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,560 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 WB over Rockaway River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I-80 WB over Rockaway River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 WB over Rockaway River carry?
About 59,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB over Rockaway River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over Rockaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.