US Bridges

I-80 Ramps A&m over Smith Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-287 Interchange · Structure no. 1414181

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,968
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramps A&m over Smith Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramps A&m 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 105,968 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,301 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ramps A&m
CrossesSmith Road
LocationI-287 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86551, -74.41373
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,968 (2023)
Projected traffic129,301 by 2043
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$548,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ramps A&m 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 Ramps A&m 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 Ramps A&m over Smith Road carry?

About 105,968 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramps A&m over Smith Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramps A&m over Smith Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.