US Bridges

Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · I-78 & I-287 Interchange · Structure no. 1814169

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 21,878 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,696 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp H
CrossesI-287 NB and Ramp H
LocationI-78 & I-287 Interchange
RouteInterstate 78
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64147, -74.64505
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,878 (2023)
Projected traffic26,696 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H carry?

About 21,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H over I-287 NB and Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.