US Bridges

Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.0 Mile East of Rt 206 · Structure no. 1431151

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
499 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 42,570 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,950 by 2043. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute I-80 WB
CrossesUS 46 & Nj Transit
Location1.0 Mile East of Rt 206
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.89393, -74.71528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,570 (2023)
Projected traffic51,950 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit 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 Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit carry?

About 42,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-80 WB over US 46 & Nj Transit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.