US Bridges

I-287 NB over Reading Road

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI North of US 1 Jct. · Structure no. 1231155

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67,412
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 NB over Reading Road is a concrete frame carrying I-287 NB over Reading Road in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 67,412 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,895 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 NB
CrossesReading Road
Location2.5 MI North of US 1 Jct.
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54372, -74.39312
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,412 (2024)
Projected traffic80,895 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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$20,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 NB over Reading Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-287 NB over Reading Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 NB over Reading Road carry?

About 67,412 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 NB over Reading Road?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 NB over Reading Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.