US Bridges

I-80 EB over Nj 15

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At I-80 Exit 34 · Structure no. 1413150

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Nj 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Nj 15 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 55,595 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,836 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesNj 15
LocationAt I-80 Exit 34
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90898, -74.57203
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,595 (2023)
Projected traffic67,836 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Nj 15 built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB over Nj 15 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Nj 15 carry?

About 55,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Nj 15?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Nj 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.