US Bridges

RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .5 Mi.E.Of I-80 EXIT-37 · Structure no. 1413172

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook 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 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 81,685 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,670 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRTE I-80 WB
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location.5 Mi.E.Of I-80 EXIT-37
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.9059, -74.49744
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,685 (2024)
Projected traffic99,670 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE I-80 WB over Beaver 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook carry?

About 81,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I-80 WB over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.