US Bridges

Fox Hill Road over I-80

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.55 Mi. East of NJT RR · Structure no. 1414160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,039
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Hill Road over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Hill Road over I-80 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, 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 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 6,039 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,369 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Hill Road
CrossesI-80
Location0.55 Mi. East of NJT RR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.87779, -74.46843
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,039 (2024)
Projected traffic7,369 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Fox Hill Road over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Fox Hill Road over I-80 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Hill Road over I-80 carry?

About 6,039 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fox Hill Road over I-80?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Hill Road over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.