US Bridges

I-287 Northbound over US 202-206

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · At I-287 Exit 22 · Structure no. 1815154

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,484
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 Northbound over US 202-206 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 Northbound over US 202-206 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 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 40,484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-287 Northbound
CrossesUS 202-206
LocationAt I-287 Exit 22
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.65748, -74.64439
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,484 (2023)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 Northbound over US 202-206 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-287 Northbound over US 202-206 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-287 Northbound over US 202-206 carry?

About 40,484 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 Northbound over US 202-206?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 Northbound over US 202-206?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.