US Bridges

Sand Spring Road over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.7 Miles S of Nj 124 · Structure no. 1419160

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Spring Road over I-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Spring Road over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Spring Road
CrossesI-287
Location2.7 Miles S of Nj 124
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76378, -74.50483
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2023)
Projected traffic2,310 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 Sand Spring Road over I-287 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Spring Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Spring Road over I-287 carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sand Spring Road over I-287?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Spring Road over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.