US Bridges

International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.3MI NW of I-80&US46 JCT · Structure no. 1427001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,225 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInternational Dr.
CrossesBoonton&morristown Lines
Location0.3MI NW of I-80&US46 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.89234, -74.7201
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,225 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines carry?

About 2,225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns International Dr. over Boonton&morristown Lines?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.