I-80 over Bear Creek
Warren County, New Jersey · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-80 over Bear Creek in Warren County, New Jersey, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 59,709 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 206 of the 268 inventoried bridges in Warren County rated fair (76.9%); 12 (4.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 28 ft |
| Location | 4.1 Mi East of Exit 12 |
| NBI structure number | 2116156 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the New Jersey department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Warren County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 over Kittatinny Beach Road | 1953 | 74,343 | Fair |
| I-80 over Camp Weygant Road | 1953 | 74,343 | Fair |
| I-80 & Service Rd over Dunnfield Creek | 1953 | 62,106 | Fair |
| I-80 over Pequest River | 1969 | 60,200 | Fair |
| I-80 & CR 675 over Stoney Brook | 1953 | 55,570 | Fair |
| I-78 Westbound over Stwrtsvl Rd&pohatcong Ck | 1959 | 54,829 | Fair |
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