US Bridges

I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R)

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.25 Miles E of US 46 · Structure no. 1414158

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R) in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 53 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75,030 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,035 by 2043. 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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CarriesI-80 Eastbound
CrossesNj Transit (d.L.W.R.R)
Location1.25 Miles E of US 46
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.88549, -74.47119
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,030 (2023)
Projected traffic90,035 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R) carry?

About 75,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R)?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Eastbound over Nj Transit (d.L.W.R.R)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.