US Bridges

I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.03MI E. of El RR · Structure no. 1431152

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,454
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 years old, older 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 11,454 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,744 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI80 Ramp Y
CrossesUS 46 EB
Location0.03MI E. of El RR
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.89376, -74.71303
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,454 (2023)
Projected traffic13,744 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB carry?

About 11,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I80 Ramp Y over US 46 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.