US Bridges

Old New Brunswick over I-287

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.01 Mi. S. of CR 665 · Structure no. 1231164

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,905
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old New Brunswick over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old New Brunswick over I-287 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld New Brunswick
CrossesI-287
Location1.01 Mi. S. of CR 665
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55648, -74.47106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old New Brunswick over I-287 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Old New Brunswick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old New Brunswick over I-287 carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old New Brunswick over I-287?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old New Brunswick over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.