US Bridges

I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI N of Nj 28 JCT · Structure no. 1813152

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,619
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 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 58,619 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,928 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-287 Northbound
CrossesUS 22 Westbound
Location0.85 MI N of Nj 28 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.57614, -74.56807
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,619 (2023)
Projected traffic86,928 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound 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 I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound carry?

About 58,619 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Northbound over US 22 Westbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.