US Bridges

I-287 SB over Nj 27

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.31 MI North of US 1 JCT · Structure no. 1230159

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87,175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over Nj 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over Nj 27 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 87,175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 123,071 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesNj 27
Location1.31 MI North of US 1 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.5335, -74.37703
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,175 (2023)
Projected traffic123,071 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Nj 27 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-287 SB over Nj 27 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 SB over Nj 27 carry?

About 87,175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over Nj 27?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 SB over Nj 27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.