US Bridges

I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-280 Interchange · Structure no. 1414178

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB 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 53,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,100 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB & Ramp D
CrossesUS 46 WB
LocationI-280 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86033, -74.36462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,400 (2024)
Projected traffic64,100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB carry?

About 53,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB & Ramp D over US 46 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.