US Bridges

Hanover AVE(CR650) over I-287

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile South of Nj 24 · Structure no. 1419185

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanover AVE(CR650) over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover AVE(CR650) 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 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 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,200 by 2043. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHanover AVE(CR650)
CrossesI-287
Location0.5 Mile South of Nj 24
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.80563, -74.45618
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,300 (2023)
Projected traffic29,200 by 2043
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanover AVE(CR650) over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Hanover AVE(CR650) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hanover AVE(CR650) over I-287 carry?

About 24,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hanover AVE(CR650) over I-287?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hanover AVE(CR650) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.