US Bridges

I-287 over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI South of US 1 JCT · Structure no. 1230162

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
501 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
79,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Nj Turnpike in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, 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 5 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 79,960 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,950 by 2043. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.9 MI South of US 1 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52849, -74.33834
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,960 (2023)
Projected traffic95,950 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is I-287 over Nj Turnpike 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 79,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.