US Bridges

I-287 over W Pierson Avenue

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .23 MI South of US 1 Jct. · Structure no. 1230160

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over W Pierson Avenue is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-287 over W Pierson Avenue in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 15,026 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,334 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesW Pierson Avenue
Location.23 MI South of US 1 Jct.
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52891, -74.34981
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.5 m)
Roadway width202 ft (61.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,026 (2023)
Projected traffic18,334 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over W Pierson Avenue built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-287 over W Pierson Avenue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 over W Pierson Avenue carry?

About 15,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over W Pierson Avenue?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over W Pierson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.