US Bridges

I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.64 MI So. of Rt 124 JCT · Structure no. 1419163

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,864
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81 is a concrete culvert carrying I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81 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 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 47,864 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,437 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesStream at 268+23.81
Location2.64 MI So. of Rt 124 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.76393, -74.50333
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,864 (2023)
Projected traffic57,437 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Stream at 268+23.81 built?

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

What condition is I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81 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 I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81 carry?

About 47,864 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 SB over Stream at 268+23.81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.