US Bridges

Whitman Avenue over I-287

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .7 MI North of US 1 Jct. · Structure no. 1230155

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,855
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitman Avenue over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitman Avenue over I-287 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 6,855 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,225 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitman Avenue
CrossesI-287
Location.7 MI North of US 1 Jct.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52912, -74.36788
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,855 (2024)
Projected traffic8,225 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitman Avenue over I-287 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitman Avenue over I-287 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whitman Avenue over I-287 carry?

About 6,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitman Avenue over I-287?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Whitman Avenue over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.