US Bridges

Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI W of Ford Ave. · Structure no. 1419178

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 16,315 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,578 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris AV(C.R.510)
CrossesI-287
Location0.03 MI W of Ford Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.79545, -74.46874
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,315 (2023)
Projected traffic19,578 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris AV(C.R.510) 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 Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287 carry?

About 16,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Morris AV(C.R.510) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.