US Bridges

Nj 24 Eastbound over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At Junction With I-287 · Structure no. 1421152

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 24 Eastbound over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 24 Eastbound over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 48,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,660 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 24 Eastbound
CrossesI-287
LocationAt Junction With I-287
RouteState Highway 24
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.81068, -74.44823
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,880 (2023)
Projected traffic58,660 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 24 Eastbound over I-287 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Nj 24 Eastbound 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 Nj 24 Eastbound over I-287 carry?

About 48,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 24 Eastbound over I-287?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 24 Eastbound over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.