US Bridges

I-287 NB over Durham Ave

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.53 MI N. of CR 501 · Structure no. 1231158

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 NB over Durham Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over Durham Ave in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 61,995 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,395 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 NB
CrossesDurham Ave
Location1.53 MI N. of CR 501
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55336, -74.41349
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,995 (2024)
Projected traffic74,395 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 NB over Durham Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-287 NB over Durham Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 NB over Durham Ave carry?

About 61,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 NB over Durham Ave?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 NB over Durham Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.