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Middlesex County, NJ · Structure #1230161

I-287

I-287 in .87 MI North Of US 1 JCT., Middlesex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1968, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa Sp.

I-287 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1968 and is now 58 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-287 carries an average daily traffic count of 122,239 vehicles, with 9 lane(s) crossing Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa Sp. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
122K
Daily Traffic
1968
Year Built
7.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-287
Crosses Over
Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa Sp
State
New Jersey
County
Middlesex County
Location
.87 MI North Of US 1 JCT.
Year Built
1968
Reconstructed
2009
Age
58 years
Daily Traffic
122,239
Lanes
9
Length
7.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1230161

About This Bridge

I-287 is a 58-year-old bridge located .87 MI North Of US 1 JCT. in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa Sp with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, the structure spans 7.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

.87 MI North Of US 1 JCT., Middlesex County, New Jersey

40.529331, -74.345111

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-287 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-287 was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, making it 58 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-287 carries approximately 122K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 7.3 meters long and located on I-287 in .87 MI North Of US 1 JCT., Middlesex County, New Jersey.

No, I-287 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

I-287 is located .87 MI North Of US 1 JCT. in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa Sp. Its coordinates are 40.529331, -74.345111. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-287 carries I-287 over Abandoned Lvrr Alcoa Sp. The bridge is 7.3 meters long and was built in 1968, with reconstruction in 2009.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.