US Bridges

I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave

Fair

Middlesex County, New Jersey · At I-287 Exit 10 · Structure no. 1231169

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
711 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
132,640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 66 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 132,640 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 161,845 by 2043. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesRaritan R D&r Easton Ave
LocationAt I-287 Exit 10
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMiddlesex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.53935, -74.51299
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132,640 (2023)
Projected traffic161,845 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave 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 I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave carry?

About 132,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Raritan R D&r Easton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.