US Bridges

I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.08 MI East of Nj 46 · Structure no. 1415151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,686
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road 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 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 55,686 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,948 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 WB & Ramp a
CrossesEdwards Road
Location0.08 MI East of Nj 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86151, -74.36319
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,686 (2024)
Projected traffic67,948 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 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road built?

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

What condition is I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road carry?

About 55,686 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB & Ramp a over Edwards Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.