US Bridges

I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.94 MI N of Rt 202 Int · Structure no. 0235176

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,366
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br 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 4,366 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,327 by 2043. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Ramp a
CrossesColnial RD & Pond Br
Location0.94 MI N of Rt 202 Int
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01827, -74.22029
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,366 (2023)
Projected traffic5,327 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br built?

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

What condition is I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br 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 a over Colnial RD & Pond Br carry?

About 4,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Ramp a over Colnial RD & Pond Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.