US Bridges

202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.07 MI S of US 46 · Structure no. 1414164

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g 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 22,745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,295 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd
CrossesI-80 & Ramps D&g
Location1.07 MI S of US 46
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86676, -74.43944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,745 (2023)
Projected traffic27,295 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g built?

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

What condition is 202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g carry?

About 22,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 202SB&CHERRY Hl.Rd over I-80 & Ramps D&g?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.