US Bridges

I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.13 Mile N. of Rt 10 JCT · Structure no. 1419151

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,266
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 71 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 7,266 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,719 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Ramp NE
CrossesMalapardis Brook
Location0.13 Mile N. of Rt 10 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.8334, -74.43608
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,266 (2024)
Projected traffic8,719 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook carry?

About 7,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns I-287 Ramp NE over Malapardis Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.