US Bridges

Parsippany Road over I-80

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.06 MI West of I-287 JCT · Structure no. 1414167

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,136
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsippany Road over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsippany Road over I-80 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 18,136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,130 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParsippany Road
CrossesI-80
Location1.06 MI West of I-287 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86481, -74.42395
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,136 (2024)
Projected traffic22,130 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Parsippany Road over I-80 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Parsippany 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 Parsippany Road over I-80 carry?

About 18,136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parsippany Road over I-80?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Parsippany Road over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.