I-287 SB over Rockaway River
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 2.82 MI North of I-80 JCT · Structure no. 1420161
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 51,816
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-287 SB over Rockaway River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over Rockaway River in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 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 51,816 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,169 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-287 SB over Rockaway River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-287 SB over Rockaway River 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-287 SB over Rockaway River carry?
About 51,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-287 SB over Rockaway River?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-287 SB over Rockaway River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.