US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over I-287

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 3.77 Mi. North of Nj 208 · Structure no. 0235159

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over I-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesI-287
Location3.77 Mi. North of Nj 208
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.0596, -74.18576
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic172 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance Road over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Park Entrance 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Park Entrance Road over I-287 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Road over I-287?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Road over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.