US Bridges

I-287 SB over N.J. 10

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI No. of JCT Rt 24 · Structure no. 1419191

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over N.J. 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over N.J. 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 75,530 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,147 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesN.J. 10
Location1.5 MI No. of JCT Rt 24
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83268, -74.43846
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,530 (2024)
Projected traffic92,147 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 SB over N.J. 10 built?

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

What condition is I-287 SB over N.J. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 SB over N.J. 10 carry?

About 75,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over N.J. 10?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 SB over N.J. 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.