US Bridges

I-80 EB over Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI W of US 46 · Structure no. 1413174

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Rockaway River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 68,620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,344 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.18 MI W of US 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89948, -74.4899
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,620 (2023)
Projected traffic82,344 by 2043
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 I-80 EB over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-80 EB over Rockaway River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Rockaway River carry?

About 68,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Rockaway River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.