US Bridges

I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At Int of Rt 80 & 287 · Structure no. 1420152

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 61 years old, older 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 43,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Ramp a
CrossesI-287 NB
LocationAt Int of Rt 80 & 287
RouteInterstate 80
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86563, -74.41647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,450 (2024)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB carry?

About 43,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ramp a over I-287 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.