US Bridges

CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI N of US 46 · Structure no. 1415154

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,083
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,083 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR621(CHANGEBR Rd)
CrossesI-80
Location0.22 MI N of US 46
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86136, -74.3431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,083 (2023)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80 carry?

About 10,083 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR621(CHANGEBR Rd) over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.