US Bridges

Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · 2.57 MI N of US 22 · Structure no. 1813162

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Rodgers Ave
CrossesI-287 Southbound
Location2.57 MI N of US 22
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.5862, -74.6148
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2023)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound built?

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

What condition is Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound 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 Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Rodgers Ave over I-287 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.