US Bridges

I-287 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630)

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · I-80 & I-287 Interchange · Structure no. 1420153

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630) in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 53,440 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,197 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 N.B.
CrossesLittleton Road (CO.630)
LocationI-80 & I-287 Interchange
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.86669, -74.41667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,440 (2024)
Projected traffic65,197 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 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-287 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630) 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 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630) carry?

About 53,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630)?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 N.B. over Littleton Road (CO.630)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.