US Bridges

I-287 Southbound over US 202

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.89 MI South of Nj 17 · Structure no. 0235175

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,114
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Southbound over US 202 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Southbound over US 202 in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 33,114 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,406 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Southbound
CrossesUS 202
Location0.89 MI South of Nj 17
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.09231, -74.16886
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,114 (2023)
Projected traffic40,406 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Southbound over US 202 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 Southbound over US 202 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 Southbound over US 202 carry?

About 33,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Southbound over US 202?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Southbound over US 202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.