US Bridges

I-80 WB over Passaic River

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI East of US 46 · Structure no. 1415158

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,358
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Passaic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Passaic River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 30,358 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,043 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesPassaic River
Location2.0 MI East of US 46
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86819, -74.33124
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,358 (2023)
Projected traffic37,043 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 WB over Passaic River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB over Passaic 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Passaic River carry?

About 30,358 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Passaic River?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Passaic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.