US Bridges

I-287 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84)

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 0.81 MI N of Nj 208 JCT · Structure no. 0235177

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,382
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84) 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 63,382 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,338 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 99 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesFranklin Avenue (cr 84)
Location0.81 MI N of Nj 208 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.02335, -74.20923
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,382 (2023)
Projected traffic77,338 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84) built?

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

What condition is I-287 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84) 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 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84) carry?

About 63,382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84)?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Franklin Avenue (cr 84)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.