US Bridges

I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634)

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI W of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1412176

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634) in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 53,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,800 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesNorth Main St. (cr 634)
Location0.5 MI W of Nj 15
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90773, -74.58042
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,900 (2024)
Projected traffic65,800 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634) built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634) 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 I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634) carry?

About 53,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over North Main St. (cr 634)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.