US Bridges

I-80 WB over Shades of Death RD

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 12.0MI East of RTE 46 · Structure no. 2116155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,889
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Shades of Death RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Shades of Death RD 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 23,889 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,467 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesShades of Death RD
Location12.0MI East of RTE 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.92908, -74.88752
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,889 (2024)
Projected traffic28,467 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB over Shades of Death RD built?

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

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

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Shades of Death RD carry?

About 23,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Shades of Death RD?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Shades of Death RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.