US Bridges

I-287 SB over US 202-206

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · At I-287 Exit 22 · Structure no. 1815155

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,996
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over US 202-206 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over US 202-206 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 44,996 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,996 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesUS 202-206
LocationAt I-287 Exit 22
RouteInterstate 287
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.65818, -74.64463
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,996 (2023)
Projected traffic53,996 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

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

About 44,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.