US Bridges

Brook Valley Road over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 2.76 Mi. North of US 202 · Structure no. 1420178

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Valley Road over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brook Valley Road over I-287 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrook Valley Road
CrossesI-287
Location2.76 Mi. North of US 202
Coordinates40.94968, -74.34365
Functional classUrban Local

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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2023)
Projected traffic189 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Brook Valley Road over I-287 built?

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

What condition is Brook Valley Road over I-287 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 Brook Valley Road over I-287 carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brook Valley Road over I-287?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Valley Road over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.