Washington Ave over I-287
FairMiddlesex County, New Jersey · At I-287 Exit 6 · Structure no. 1231161
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 266 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over I-287 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5 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 190,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 282,400 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over I-287 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Washington Ave 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over I-287 carry?
About 190,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over I-287?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over I-287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.