US Bridges

RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans

Good

Rockland County, New York · JCT SH 17N & I87 & SH 59 · Structure no. 00000000502761A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
810 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,277
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans in Rockland County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,277 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,643 by 2041. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 287
CrossesRTE 59 New Jersey Trans
LocationJCT SH 17N & I87 & SH 59
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates41.11767, -74.15556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,277 (2018)
Projected traffic32,643 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$22.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans carry?

About 19,277 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 287 over RTE 59 New Jersey Trans?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.