I-80 over Bear Creek
FairWarren County, New Jersey · 4.1 MI East of Exit 12 · Structure no. 2116156
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 59,709
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-80 over Bear Creek in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 59,709 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,714 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 over Bear Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 over Bear Creek carry?
About 59,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-80 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).
Who owns I-80 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.