US Bridges

I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.94 MI S of Exit 27 · Structure no. 1431150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
496 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,532
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, 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 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 42,532 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,039 by 2043. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesUS 46 & Morrsitown Line
Location0.94 MI S of Exit 27
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89377, -74.7156
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,532 (2023)
Projected traffic51,039 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line built?

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

What condition is I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line carry?

About 42,532 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over US 46 & Morrsitown Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.