I80 RAMP Y
Carrying I80 RAMP Y over US 46 EB
0.03mi E. of EL RR, Morris, New Jersey
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
I80 RAMP Y in Morris, New Jersey sits above 25% of rated New Jersey bridges on inventory load rating (31 t), while its 1959 build year is earlier than 62% of Morris's recorded-year cohort (508 bridges).
I80 RAMP Y in Morris, New Jersey is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1959, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NJ:1431152
INTERSTATE-ERA · PRESTRESS · SINGLE-SPAN · SUPER-LED · HEAVY-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- SINGLE-SPAN Single span
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: I80 RAMP Y
The I80 RAMP Y bridge in Morris, New Jersey carries I80 RAMP Y over US 46 EB. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,454 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How I80 RAMP Y compares
Age against the county: built in 1959, earlier than 314 of Morris's 508 bridges with a recorded construction year (62%), against a county median build year of 1966. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across New Jersey bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (6,826 of 6,827 rated).
I80 RAMP Y vs every rated New Jersey bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
31 Top 75% higher than 25% of 6,826 bridges
rated New Jersey bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Morris inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 508 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.3 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,454 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1431152
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I80 RAMP Y is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I80 RAMP Y against other structures in Morris and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I80 RAMP Y?
I80 RAMP Y in Morris, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I80 RAMP Y inspected?
I80 RAMP Y's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,454 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I80 RAMP Y is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I80 RAMP Y?
I80 RAMP Y has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I80 RAMP Y?
I80 RAMP Y is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I80 RAMP Y and does age affect safety?
I80 RAMP Y was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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