US Bridges

New Road over I-280

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.55 MI East of I-80 · Structure no. 1418150

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Road over I-280 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Road over I-280 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 55 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 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 7,813 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,376 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Road
CrossesI-280
Location1.55 MI East of I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.84804, -74.35304
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,813 (2023)
Projected traffic9,376 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Road over I-280 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is New Road over I-280 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does New Road over I-280 carry?

About 7,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Road over I-280?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns New Road over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.