US Bridges

I-80 Ramp E over Smith Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I- 287 Interchange · Structure no. 1414180

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,064
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramp E over Smith Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramp E over Smith Road in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 30,064 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,684 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ramp E
CrossesSmith Road
LocationI- 287 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86331, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,064 (2023)
Projected traffic36,684 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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$174,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ramp E over Smith Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

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

About 30,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramp E over Smith Road?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramp E over Smith Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.