US Bridges

I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 4.96 MI North of I-80 · Structure no. 1420172

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,269
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 8,269 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,081 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 Ramps P & S
CrossesCrooked Brook
Location4.96 MI North of I-80
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91658, -74.37231
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,269 (2023)
Projected traffic10,081 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook 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 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook carry?

About 8,269 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-287 Ramps P & S over Crooked Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.