US Bridges

I-287 NB over Nj 10

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At 287-10 JCT · Structure no. 1419190

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
76,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 NB over Nj 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over Nj 10 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 76,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,558 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 NB
CrossesNj 10
LocationAt 287-10 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83211, -74.43821
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
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 inspectionMay 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,298 (2023)
Projected traffic91,558 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 NB over Nj 10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-287 NB over Nj 10 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 I-287 NB over Nj 10 carry?

About 76,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 NB over Nj 10?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 NB over Nj 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.