US Bridges

S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.67 MI E of I-287 · Structure no. 1414172

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,949 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Beverwyk (CR637)
CrossesI-80
Location1.67 MI E of I-287
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86013, -74.38539
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,973 (2023)
Projected traffic10,949 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Beverwyk (CR637) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80 carry?

About 8,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns S.Beverwyk (CR637) over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.