US Bridges

I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.MI.NO.OF Ramapo Valy.Rd · Structure no. 0235165

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,110
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook 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 16,110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,650 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Ramp B
CrossesNysw RR & Pond Brook
Location1.MI.NO.OF Ramapo Valy.Rd
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01944, -74.22045
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,110 (2023)
Projected traffic19,650 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook carry?

About 16,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Ramp B over Nysw RR & Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.