US Bridges

I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.3 Miles E of US 46 · Structure no. 1415155

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 56,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,344 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Eastbound
CrossesHook Mountain Road
Location1.3 Miles E of US 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86149, -74.33985
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,120 (2023)
Projected traffic67,344 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road carry?

About 56,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Eastbound over Hook Mountain Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.