I-80 Westbound over N.J. Route 53
FairMorris County, New Jersey · At I-80 EXIT-39 · Structure no. 1414155
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 74,415
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Westbound over N.J. Route 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Westbound 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 74,415 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,785 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-80 Westbound 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 I-80 Westbound 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 I-80 Westbound over N.J. Route 53 carry?
About 74,415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Westbound over N.J. Route 53?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Westbound over N.J. Route 53?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.