US Bridges

Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · .85MI S.Of I-287 RT10 JCT · Structure no. 1419188

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
161,936
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 161,936 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,593 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt I-287
CrossesEden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR
Location.85MI S.Of I-287 RT10 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.82007, -74.444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width141 ft (43 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161,936 (2024)
Projected traffic197,593 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR carry?

About 161,936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns Rt I-287 over Eden LN Rvr&morr&erie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.