US Bridges

Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · JCT RT.124 & I-287 · Structure no. 1419174

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287 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 21,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,605 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison AVE(RT124)
CrossesI-287
LocationJCT RT.124 & I-287
RouteState Highway 124
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.7883, -74.46957
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,810 (2024)
Projected traffic26,605 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Madison AVE(RT124) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287 carry?

About 21,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Madison AVE(RT124) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.