US Bridges

James ST.(CO.663) over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.33MI S. of NJ124 · Structure no. 1419169

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James ST.(CO.663) over I-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James ST.(CO.663) over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 6,961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,353 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJames ST.(CO.663)
CrossesI-287
Location1.33MI S. of NJ124
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.77366, -74.47971
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,961 (2023)
Projected traffic8,353 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 James ST.(CO.663) over I-287 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is James ST.(CO.663) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does James ST.(CO.663) over I-287 carry?

About 6,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is James ST.(CO.663) over I-287?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns James ST.(CO.663) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.