US Bridges

I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.29 Miles E of Nj 15 · Structure no. 1413158

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,800 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ramps D & E
CrossesBurnt Meadow Brook
Location0.29 Miles E of Nj 15
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.90921, -74.56667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,800 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-80 Ramps D & E 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramps D & E over Burnt Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.