US Bridges

I80 WB over Hook Mtn. Road

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI East of RTE 46 · Structure no. 1415156

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 WB over Hook Mtn. Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 WB over Hook Mtn. 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 47,340 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,755 by 2044. 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).

CarriesI80 WB
CrossesHook Mtn. Road
Location1.3 MI East of RTE 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.86186, -74.3397
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 traffic47,340 (2024)
Projected traffic57,755 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 WB over Hook Mtn. Road built?

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

What condition is I80 WB over Hook Mtn. 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 2024.

How much traffic does I80 WB over Hook Mtn. Road carry?

About 47,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I80 WB over Hook Mtn. 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 I80 WB over Hook Mtn. Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.