US Bridges

I-287 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.8 Miles North of US 202 · Structure no. 0235168

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66,418
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 66,418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,042 by 2043. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Northbound
CrossesNj 17 Southbound
Location0.8 Miles North of US 202
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.10428, -74.16806
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,418 (2023)
Projected traffic81,042 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound 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 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound carry?

About 66,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Northbound over Nj 17 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.