US Bridges

I-287 over Old Lane

Good

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.05 MI N of Junc. US 202 · Structure no. 1420175

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85,978
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Old Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Old Lane in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85,978 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,910 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-287
CrossesOld Lane
Location1.05 MI N of Junc. US 202
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.92768, -74.35853
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,978 (2023)
Projected traffic104,910 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 Old Lane built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-287 over Old Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 over Old Lane carry?

About 85,978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Old Lane?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Old Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.