US Bridges

I- 287 & Nysw RR over Pond Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile North of Nj 208 · Structure no. 0235170

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,172
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 287 & Nysw RR over Pond Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I- 287 & Nysw RR over Pond Brook 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 66,172 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,407 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 287 & Nysw RR
CrossesPond Brook
Location0.5 Mile North of Nj 208
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02091, -74.21435
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,172 (2023)
Projected traffic79,407 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 & Nysw RR over Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is I- 287 & Nysw RR 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 2023.

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

About 66,172 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.