US Bridges

I-287 Northbound over Bridle Way

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI N of Rt 208 JCT · Structure no. 0235157

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Northbound over Bridle Way is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Northbound over Bridle Way 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 31,690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,668 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Northbound
CrossesBridle Way
Location1.9 MI N of Rt 208 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.03367, -74.19411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,690 (2023)
Projected traffic38,668 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Northbound over Bridle Way built?

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

What condition is I-287 Northbound over Bridle Way 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 Northbound over Bridle Way carry?

About 31,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Northbound over Bridle Way?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Northbound over Bridle Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.