US Bridges

Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At 287-10 JCT · Structure no. 1419189

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,665
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,665 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,195 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp V (I-287)
CrossesI-287 & Ramp U
LocationAt 287-10 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83021, -74.44035
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,665 (2023)
Projected traffic9,195 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U carry?

About 7,665 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp V (I-287) over I-287 & Ramp U?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.