US Bridges

I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-80 Interchange · Structure no. 1427154

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,745
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 30,745 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,894 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesUS 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp
LocationI-80 Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90597, -74.72445
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,745 (2023)
Projected traffic36,894 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp carry?

About 30,745 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over US 206 SB & I-80 EB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.