US Bridges

I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95)

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · At Nj Turnpike Junction · Structure no. 1230163

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
80,015
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95) 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 80,015 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,018 by 2043. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 NB
CrossesNj Turnpike (I-95)
LocationAt Nj Turnpike Junction
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.52854, -74.33587
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,015 (2023)
Projected traffic96,018 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95) built?

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

What condition is I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95) 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 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95) carry?

About 80,015 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95)?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 NB over Nj Turnpike (I-95)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.