US Bridges

I-80 over Pequest River

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 14.1MI East of RTE 46 · Structure no. 2116160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Pequest River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Pequest River in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 60,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,500 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80
CrossesPequest River
Location14.1MI East of RTE 46
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates40.92096, -74.84942
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,200 (2024)
Projected traffic73,500 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Pequest River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 over Pequest River 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 over Pequest River carry?

About 60,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Pequest River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I-80 over Pequest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.