US Bridges

Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI North of Rt 23 · Structure no. 1420186

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
864 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
109,416
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 109,416 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,299 by 2043. The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-287
CrossesCR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR
Location0.7 MI North of Rt 23
RouteInterstate 287
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.99811, -74.30773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length864 ft (263.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,416 (2023)
Projected traffic131,299 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR carry?

About 109,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR?

The structure is 864 ft (263.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-287 over CR694/PEQU Riv/Nys&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.