US Bridges

Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.66 MI North of Nj 27 · Structure no. 1231157

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
191 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2043. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDismal/Talmadge RD
CrossesI-287
Location1.66 MI North of Nj 27
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54706, -74.40092
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2023)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$299,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dismal/Talmadge RD 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 Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287 carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Dismal/Talmadge RD over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.