US Bridges

I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.72MI E. of CR 634 · Structure no. 1413157

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 66,972 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,366 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesBurnt Meadow Brook
Location0.72MI E. of CR 634
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.9102, -74.56705
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,972 (2023)
Projected traffic80,366 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook carry?

About 66,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Burnt Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.