US Bridges

I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook

Fair

Bergen County, New Jersey · 1.62 MI S. of US 202 · Structure no. 0235178

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,690
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 31,690 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,668 by 2043. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesDarlington Ave & Brook
Location1.62 MI S. of US 202
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates41.0715, -74.17673
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,690 (2023)
Projected traffic38,668 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & 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 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook carry?

About 31,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 SB over Darlington Ave & Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.