US Bridges

Nj 208 NB over I 287

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.31 Mi. N. of CR 117 · Structure no. 0233169

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 208 NB over I 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 208 NB over I 287 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25,366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,951 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 208 NB
CrossesI 287
Location0.31 Mi. N. of CR 117
RouteState Highway 208
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02115, -74.2231
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,366 (2023)
Projected traffic30,951 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 208 NB over I 287 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 208 NB over I 287 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 208 NB over I 287 carry?

About 25,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 208 NB over I 287?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 208 NB over I 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.