I-287
I-287 in 0.17 MI No Of WB CR 510, Morris County, New Jersey received a condition grade of B (69/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on I-287 over Whippany River.
I-287 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 69/100. 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 1973 and is now 53 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 124,400 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing Whippany River. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-287 is a 53-year-old bridge located 0.17 MI No Of WB CR 510 in Morris County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Whippany River with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, the structure spans 15.5 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (69/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-287 has a Condition Score of 69/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-287 was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1996, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-287 carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 15.5 meters long and located on I-287 in 0.17 MI No Of WB CR 510, Morris 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 0.17 MI No Of WB CR 510 in Morris County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Whippany River. Its coordinates are 40.800181, -74.465539. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-287 carries I-287 over Whippany River. The bridge is 15.5 meters long and was built in 1973, with reconstruction in 1996.
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.