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Middlesex County, NJ · Structure #1231165

I-287

I-287 in 0.06 MI. S. Of Int. 8, Middlesex County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1961, the bridge carries 128K vehicles daily on I-287 over Ambrose Brook. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
128K
Daily Traffic
1961
Year Built
15.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-287
Crosses Over
Ambrose Brook
State
New Jersey
County
Middlesex County
Location
0.06 MI. S. Of Int. 8
Year Built
1961
Age
65 years
Daily Traffic
128,138
Lanes
8
Length
15.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1231165

About This Bridge

I-287 is a 65-year-old bridge located 0.06 MI. S. Of Int. 8 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Ambrose Brook with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 128K vehicles per day. Built in 1961, the structure spans 15.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.06 MI. S. Of Int. 8, Middlesex County, New Jersey

40.554050, -74.482931

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-287 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-287 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-287 carries approximately 128K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 15.5 meters long and located on I-287 in 0.06 MI. S. Of Int. 8, Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Yes, I-287 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-287 is located 0.06 MI. S. Of Int. 8 in Middlesex County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Ambrose Brook. Its coordinates are 40.554050, -74.482931. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-287 carries I-287 over Ambrose Brook. The bridge is 15.5 meters long and was built in 1961.

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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.