US Bridges

US 202 NB over I-80

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles East of CR 654 · Structure no. 1414166

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 NB over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 NB 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 5 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202 NB
CrossesI-80
Location0.2 Miles East of CR 654
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86577, -74.43645
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2024)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 NB over I-80 built?

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

What condition is US 202 NB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 202 NB over I-80 carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 NB over I-80?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 NB over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.