US Bridges

Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.33 MI South of Nj 27 · Structure no. 1231154

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, 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 20,655 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,785 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNewdurham RD(CR501
CrossesI-287
Location1.33 MI South of Nj 27
RouteCounty Highway 501
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54131, -74.39001
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,655 (2023)
Projected traffic24,785 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287 carry?

About 20,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Newdurham RD(CR501 over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.