US Bridges

I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.8 Miles West of Nj 53 · Structure no. 1413177

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69,979
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L 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 69,979 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,388 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesUS 46 & I-80 Ramp L
Location0.8 Miles West of Nj 53
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89673, -74.48743
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,979 (2022)
Projected traffic85,388 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L carry?

About 69,979 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over US 46 & I-80 Ramp L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.