US Bridges

I-287 over Muller Road

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI So. of US 202 JCT · Structure no. 0235151

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
106,467
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Muller Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Muller Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 106,467 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,910 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesMuller Road
Location1.3 MI So. of US 202 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02425, -74.26252
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,467 (2023)
Projected traffic129,910 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over Muller Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 over Muller Road 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 Muller Road carry?

About 106,467 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Muller Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Muller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.