US Bridges

I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.8 Miles North of US 202 · Structure no. 0235167

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,045
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,045 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,816 by 2043. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Ramp T
CrossesNj 17
Location0.8 Miles North of US 202
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10343, -74.16787
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,045 (2023)
Projected traffic9,816 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17 carry?

About 8,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Ramp T over Nj 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.