US Bridges

Franklin Street over I-287

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.19 MI North of Nj 124 · Structure no. 1419175

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Street over I-287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Street 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 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 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,231 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Street
CrossesI-287
Location0.19 MI North of Nj 124
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79115, -74.46917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,141 (2023)
Projected traffic6,231 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin Street over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Franklin Street over I-287 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Franklin Street over I-287 carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Street over I-287?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Street over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.