I-287 NB over River Road
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 4.7MI N of RTE 80 JCT · Structure no. 1420168
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,187
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-287 NB over River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over River Road 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 43,187 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,825 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-287 NB over River Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-287 NB over River Road 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 NB over River Road carry?
About 43,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-287 NB over River Road?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I-287 NB over River Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.