US Bridges

I-287 NB over Layton Road

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI North of I-78 JCT · Structure no. 1815157

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 NB over Layton Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 NB over Layton Road 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 46,308 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,505 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-287 NB
CrossesLayton Road
Location2.5 MI North of I-78 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.6707, -74.62472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,308 (2024)
Projected traffic56,505 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 NB over Layton Road built?

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

What condition is I-287 NB over Layton Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 NB over Layton Road carry?

About 46,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-287 NB over Layton Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 NB over Layton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.