US Bridges

I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd.

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI East of Nj 19 · Structure no. 1610152

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
731 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
124,549
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd. in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 124,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,973 by 2043. The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80
CrossesNj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd.
Location2.2 MI East of Nj 19
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90186, -74.13516
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length731 ft (222.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124,549 (2023)
Projected traffic151,973 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd. carry?

About 124,549 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd.?

The structure is 731 ft (222.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Nj 20 Pass.Riv.&slg.Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.