US Bridges

Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI W of JCT I-287 · Structure no. 1802158

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 6,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,057 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFoothill Road
CrossesUS 22 and I-287 Ramp
Location0.39 MI W of JCT I-287
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57667, -74.57633
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,038 (2023)
Projected traffic9,057 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp carry?

About 6,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Road over US 22 and I-287 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.