US Bridges

I-287 SB over Reading Road

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.42 MI North of US 1 JCT · Structure no. 1231156

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76,294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over Reading Road is a concrete frame carrying I-287 SB over Reading Road 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 76,294 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,441 by 2043. 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 SB
CrossesReading Road
Location1.42 MI North of US 1 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54339, -74.39352
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,294 (2023)
Projected traffic114,441 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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$10,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 SB over Reading Road built?

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

What condition is I-287 SB 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 October 2023.

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

About 76,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over Reading Road?

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

Who owns I-287 SB over Reading Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.