US Bridges

I-287 over Ramapo River

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI S of Junc. Rt 202 · Structure no. 0235150

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
106,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Ramapo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Ramapo River in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 106,403 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,831 by 2043. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesRamapo River
Location0.53 MI S of Junc. Rt 202
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02876, -74.24881
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,403 (2023)
Projected traffic129,831 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over Ramapo River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 over Ramapo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 over Ramapo River carry?

About 106,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Ramapo River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Ramapo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.