US Bridges

Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At CR 511 Jct. · Structure no. 1419153

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,265
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 18,265 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,920 by 2043. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParsip RD (cr 511)
CrossesI-287
LocationAt CR 511 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 511
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85094, -74.42591
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span189 ft (57.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,265 (2023)
Projected traffic21,920 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$65,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsip RD (cr 511) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287 carry?

About 18,265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 189 ft (57.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Parsip RD (cr 511) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.