US Bridges

I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A)

Fair

Passaic County, New Jersey · 2.17 Mi. North of Nj 23 · Structure no. 1615155

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A) in Passaic 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 107,917 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,680 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287
CrossesRingwood Avenue (CR511A)
Location2.17 Mi. North of Nj 23
RouteInterstate 287
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01688, -74.29715
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (43.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,917 (2023)
Projected traffic131,680 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A) built?

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

What condition is I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A) 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 I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A) carry?

About 107,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 over Ringwood Avenue (CR511A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.