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Morris County, NJ · Structure #1419184

I-287

I-287 in 0.51mi. So. Of Nj 24 JCT, Morris County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1973, the bridge carries 126K vehicles daily on I-287 over Whippany River. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
126K
Daily Traffic
1973
Year Built
15.8m
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
Whippany River
State
New Jersey
County
Morris County
Location
0.51mi. So. Of Nj 24 JCT
Year Built
1973
Age
53 years
Daily Traffic
125,809
Lanes
8
Length
15.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1419184

About This Bridge

I-287 is a 53-year-old bridge located 0.51mi. So. Of Nj 24 JCT in Morris County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Whippany River with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 126K vehicles per day. Built in 1973, the structure spans 15.8 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

0.51mi. So. Of Nj 24 JCT, Morris County, New Jersey

40.805919, -74.455681

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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 1973, making it 53 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-287 carries approximately 126K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 15.8 meters long and located on I-287 in 0.51mi. So. Of Nj 24 JCT, Morris 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 0.51mi. So. Of Nj 24 JCT in Morris County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Whippany River. Its coordinates are 40.805919, -74.455681. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-287 carries I-287 over Whippany River. The bridge is 15.8 meters long and was built in 1973.

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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.