US Bridges

I-287 Ramp W over Nj 10

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At Jct. of I-287 & Nj 10 · Structure no. 1419193

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,854
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramp W over Nj 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Ramp W over Nj 10 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,854 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,624 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Ramp W
CrossesNj 10
LocationAt Jct. of I-287 & Nj 10
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83386, -74.44027
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,854 (2023)
Projected traffic10,624 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Ramp W over Nj 10 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 Ramp W 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 Ramp W over Nj 10 carry?

About 8,854 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramp W over Nj 10?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Ramp W over Nj 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.