US Bridges

I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At RTE I-280 Interchange · Structure no. 1414176

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, 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 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 24,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,075 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesRt 46EB Ramps C & D
LocationAt RTE I-280 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86022, -74.36823
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,650 (2024)
Projected traffic30,075 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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$443,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D carry?

About 24,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Rt 46EB Ramps C & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.