US Bridges

I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave)

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · I-287 INT.10 · Structure no. 1812151

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave) in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 75,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,640 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 NB
CrossesCR 527 SB (easton Ave)
LocationI-287 INT.10
RouteInterstate 287
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.53939, -74.51636
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,104 (2024)
Projected traffic91,640 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave) 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave) carry?

About 75,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave)?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 NB over CR 527 SB (easton Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.