US Bridges

Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 287SB Exit 52A · Structure no. 1420185

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 35 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 71,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,500 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNj 23
CrossesI-287 Ramp C
Location287SB Exit 52A
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates40.9904, -74.3118
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,650 (2024)
Projected traffic87,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C 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 Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C carry?

About 71,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 23 over I-287 Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.