US Bridges

I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-80/ I-287 Intersection · Structure no. 1414168

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121,989
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 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 121,989 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,850 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80
CrossesI-287 NB & Ramp H
LocationI-80/ I-287 Intersection
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86401, -74.417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,989 (2023)
Projected traffic148,850 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over I-287 NB & Ramp H built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H carry?

About 121,989 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over I-287 NB & Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.