US Bridges

I-287 over Vreeland Avenue

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.43 MI S of US 202 JCT · Structure no. 1420166

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Vreeland Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Vreeland Avenue in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 84,857 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,542 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesVreeland Avenue
Location1.43 MI S of US 202 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90768, -74.39539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,857 (2023)
Projected traffic103,542 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over Vreeland Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I-287 over Vreeland Avenue 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 over Vreeland Avenue carry?

About 84,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Vreeland Avenue?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Vreeland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.