US Bridges

I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-280 Interchange · Structure no. 1414177

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,926
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 5,926 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-80 Ramp B
CrossesUS 46 EB
LocationI-280 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86097, -74.36874
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,926 (2024)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp B over US 46 EB built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB carry?

About 5,926 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramp B over US 46 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.