US Bridges

I-80 EB over Rockaway River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI W of CR 621 · Structure no. 1415152

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,492
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Rockaway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 58,492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,371 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesRockaway River
Location0.28 MI W of CR 621
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86205, -74.34893
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,492 (2023)
Projected traffic71,371 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Rockaway River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB over Rockaway River 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 EB over Rockaway River carry?

About 58,492 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Rockaway River?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Rockaway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.