Foothill Road over I-287
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI North of US 22 JCT · Structure no. 1813154
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,264
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foothill Road over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foothill Road over I-287 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, 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 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 4,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foothill Road over I-287 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Foothill Road over I-287 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Foothill Road over I-287 carry?
About 4,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Foothill Road over I-287?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Foothill Road over I-287?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.