US Bridges

I-287 over US 202

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · JCT of I-287 & US 202 · Structure no. 0235161

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103,314
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over US 202 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over US 202 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 103,314 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,062 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesUS 202
LocationJCT of I-287 & US 202
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02744, -74.23853
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,314 (2023)
Projected traffic126,062 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over US 202 built?

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

What condition is I-287 over US 202 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 I-287 over US 202 carry?

About 103,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over US 202?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over US 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.