US Bridges

I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 3.3 MI East of RTE 15 · Structure no. 1413164

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 61,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,360 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesWhite Meadow Avenue
Location3.3 MI East of RTE 15
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.91085, -74.50978
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,760 (2024)
Projected traffic75,360 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue carry?

About 61,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over White Meadow Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.