US Bridges

I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.65MI North of JCT.RT.24 · Structure no. 1419194

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,688
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287 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 8,688 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,598 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 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 "t"
CrossesI-287
Location1.65MI North of JCT.RT.24
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.83397, -74.43788
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 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 traffic8,688 (2024)
Projected traffic10,598 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$64,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287 built?

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

What condition is I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287 carry?

About 8,688 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Ramp "t" over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.