US Bridges

I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 0.11M West of Nj Route 19 · Structure no. 1610157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
587 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
79,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope in Passaic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 79,080 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,493 by 2043. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB & Ramp"h"
CrossesSlope
Location0.11M West of Nj Route 19
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90903, -74.17841
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,080 (2023)
Projected traffic96,493 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope 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 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope carry?

About 79,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB & Ramp"h" over Slope?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.