US Bridges

I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc"

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI N of Nj 28 JCT · Structure no. 1813153

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,223
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc" is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc" in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,223 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,742 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesUS 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc"
Location0.85 MI N of Nj 28 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57706, -74.57251
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,223 (2023)
Projected traffic62,742 by 2043
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc" built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc" in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc" carry?

About 42,223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc"?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 SB over US 22 WB+I-287 Ramp "nc"?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.