US Bridges

I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604)

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI W of I-80 Exit 25 · Structure no. 1906150

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604) in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 52 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 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 39,468 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,647 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesWaterloo Road (cr 604)
Location2.3 MI W of I-80 Exit 25
RouteInterstate 80
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91563, -74.76551
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,468 (2023)
Projected traffic58,647 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604) carry?

About 39,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604)?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Waterloo Road (cr 604)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.