US Bridges

Union Blvd over I-80

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI East of RTE 23 · Structure no. 1609158

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Blvd over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Blvd over I-80 in Passaic 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,624 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Blvd
CrossesI-80
Location1.5 MI East of RTE 23
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates40.89646, -74.22291
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,624 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Blvd over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Union Blvd over I-80 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union Blvd over I-80 carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Union Blvd over I-80?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Union Blvd over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.