US Bridges

Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI No of Rt 527 JCT · Structure no. 1419155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBaileys Mill RD
CrossesI-287 NB
Location2.5 MI No of Rt 527 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74413, -74.53132
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Baileys Mill RD over I-287 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.