US Bridges

Intervale RD-US202 over I-287

Poor

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.6 Mi. No. of I-287 &46 · Structure no. 1420159

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Intervale RD-US202 over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Intervale RD-US202 over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,075 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIntervale RD-US202
CrossesI-287
Location1.6 Mi. No. of I-287 &46
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.89261, -74.41561
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,255 (2024)
Projected traffic10,075 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Intervale RD-US202 over I-287 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Intervale RD-US202 over I-287 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Intervale RD-US202 over I-287 carry?

About 8,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Intervale RD-US202 over I-287?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Intervale RD-US202 over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.