US Bridges

I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned)

Fair

Warren County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI W of I-80 Exit 19 · Structure no. 2116162

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,643
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned) in Warren County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 32,643 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,831 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesL&h Railroad (abandoned)
Location1.6 MI W of I-80 Exit 19
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWarren County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91969, -74.84411
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,643 (2024)
Projected traffic39,831 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 L&h Railroad (abandoned) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned) carry?

About 32,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over L&h Railroad (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.