US Bridges

I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 3.8 MI East of Exit 12 · Structure no. 2116154

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,888
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 22,888 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,857 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesShades of Death Road
Location3.8 MI East of Exit 12
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.92871, -74.88812
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,888 (2024)
Projected traffic32,857 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Shades of Death Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road carry?

About 22,888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB over Shades of Death Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.