US Bridges

Roy Cook Road over I-80

Good

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.84 MI E of Exit 4 I-80 · Structure no. 2115159

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,126
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roy Cook Road over I-80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roy Cook Road over I-80 in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRoy Cook Road
CrossesI-80
Location1.84 MI E of Exit 4 I-80
Coordinates40.92222, -75.05839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,126 (2023)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Roy Cook Road over I-80 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roy Cook Road over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Roy Cook Road over I-80 carry?

About 1,126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roy Cook Road over I-80?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Roy Cook Road over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.