US Bridges

I-80 EB over Franklin Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI E of US 46 Int · Structure no. 1414150

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69,979
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Franklin Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Franklin Road in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesFranklin Road
Location0.2 MI E of US 46 Int
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89478, -74.48679
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,979 (2024)
Projected traffic85,388 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Franklin Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-80 EB over Franklin Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Franklin Road carry?

About 69,979 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Franklin Road?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Franklin Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.