I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd)
GoodMiddlesex County, New Jersey · 1.77 MI E of Raritan Riv · Structure no. 1231166
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,731
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd) in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 61,731 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,323 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd) built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd) carry?
About 61,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd)?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I-287 NB over Nj 18 Sp.(possumtown Rd)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.