US Bridges

I-287 SB over Durham Avenue

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.43 Mile So of 529 JCT · Structure no. 1231159

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over Durham Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over Durham Avenue 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 66,435 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,950 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 SB
CrossesDurham Avenue
Location1.43 Mile So of 529 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55296, -74.41369
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic66,435 (2024)
Projected traffic96,950 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 SB over Durham Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-287 SB over Durham Avenue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 SB over Durham Avenue carry?

About 66,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over Durham Avenue?

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 SB over Durham Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.