RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI East of RTE 46 · Structure no. 1414154
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74,410
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53 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 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 74,410 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,780 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53 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 EB over N.J. Route 53 carry?
About 74,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns RTE I-80 EB over N.J. Route 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.