US Bridges

I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI S of 287 Exit 58 · Structure no. 0235162

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 years old, older 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 104,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,322 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 and Nj 208
CrossesPond Brook
Location0.22 MI S of 287 Exit 58
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02702, -74.23412
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,346 (2024)
Projected traffic127,322 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook carry?

About 104,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I-287 and Nj 208 over Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.