US Bridges

I-80 over Smith Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI E of I-287 NB · Structure no. 1414169

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
161,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Smith Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Smith Road in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 161,136 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,364 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80
CrossesSmith Road
Location0.17 MI E of I-287 NB
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8635, -74.41378
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.2 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161,136 (2023)
Projected traffic193,364 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Smith Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

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

About 161,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Smith Road?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Smith Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.