US Bridges

I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · .87 MI North of US 1 Jct. · Structure no. 1230161

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122,239
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP is a concrete frame carrying I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP 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 122,239 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,155 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesAbandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP
Location.87 MI North of US 1 Jct.
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52933, -74.34511
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 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)
Roadway width176 ft (53.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,239 (2023)
Projected traffic149,155 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP built?

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

What condition is I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP 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 Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP carry?

About 122,239 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa SP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.