US Bridges

Main ST (us 202) over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.0 MI S of Rt 202 JCT · Structure no. 1420163

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (us 202) over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST (us 202) over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, 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 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,785 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (us 202)
CrossesI-287
Location2.0 MI S of Rt 202 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90295, -74.40763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,925 (2024)
Projected traffic4,785 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (us 202) over I-287 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST (us 202) 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 Main ST (us 202) over I-287 carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (us 202) over I-287?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (us 202) over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.