US Bridges

Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI S of I-287 Exit 6 · Structure no. 1231160

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,481
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287 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 30,481 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,787 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStelton RD(CR.529)
CrossesI-287
Location0.53 MI S of I-287 Exit 6
RouteCounty Highway 529
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55638, -74.43541
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,481 (2023)
Projected traffic66,787 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Stelton RD(CR.529) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287 carry?

About 30,481 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Stelton RD(CR.529) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.