I-287 over River Road
FairMorris County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI S of RT202 JCT · Structure no. 1420169
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-287 over River Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over River Road 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 101,650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 139,519 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-287 over River Road built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-287 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-287 over River Road carry?
About 101,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-287 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 over River Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.