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Somerset County, NJ · Structure #1812154

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.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
122K
Daily Traffic
1959
Year Built
6.4m
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
Sky Brook
State
New Jersey
County
Somerset County
Location
2.46 MI S Of Exit 13
Year Built
1959
Age
67 years
Daily Traffic
122,240
Lanes
6
Length
6.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1812154

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.

Location Map

2.46 MI S Of Exit 13, Somerset County, New Jersey

40.541231, -74.526669

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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.

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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.