US Bridges

Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 5.0 Mi. So. of Jct. 24 · Structure no. 1419156

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,825
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 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).

Location

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CarriesBaileys Mill Road
CrossesI-287 SB
Location5.0 Mi. So. of Jct. 24
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.74453, -74.53213
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic2,825 (2023)
Projected traffic3,390 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB built?

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

What condition is Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB carry?

About 2,825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baileys Mill Road over I-287 SB?

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 Road over I-287 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.