Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.2MI South of Rt 28 · Structure no. 1812158
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,370 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159,760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 159,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,720 by 2043. The structure is 1,370 ft (417.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr carry?
About 159,760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr?
The structure is 1,370 ft (417.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Route I-287 over Canal RD D&r Raritan&rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.