US Bridges

North Bridge ST over I-287 SB

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI North of Rt 22 JCT · Structure no. 1813160

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bridge ST over I-287 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bridge ST over I-287 SB in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Bridge ST
CrossesI-287 SB
Location2.2 MI North of Rt 22 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates40.58334, -74.6082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2024)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bridge ST over I-287 SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is North Bridge ST over I-287 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North Bridge ST over I-287 SB carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is North Bridge ST over I-287 SB?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns North Bridge ST over I-287 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.