I-287
I-287 in 2.46 MI S Of Exit 13, Somerset County, New Jersey received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on I-287 over Sky Brook. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-287 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 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 122,240 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Sky Brook. 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 67-year-old bridge located 2.46 MI S Of Exit 13 in Somerset County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Sky Brook with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 6.4 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.
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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 1959, making it 67 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 6 traffic lanes. It is 6.4 meters long and located on I-287 in 2.46 MI S Of Exit 13, Somerset 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 2.46 MI S Of Exit 13 in Somerset County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Sky Brook. Its coordinates are 40.541231, -74.526669. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-287 carries I-287 over Sky Brook. The bridge is 6.4 meters long and was built in 1959.
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.