Phelps Road over I-287
FairBergen County, New Jersey · 3.0 Miles North of NJ208 · Structure no. 0235158
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 264 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 173
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Phelps Road over I-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phelps Road 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Phelps Road over I-287 built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Phelps Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Phelps Road over I-287 carry?
About 173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Phelps Road over I-287?
The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Phelps Road over I-287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.