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Somerset County, NJ · Structure #1812158

Route I-287

Route I-287 in 1.2mi South Of Rt 28, Somerset County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (51/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 160K vehicles daily on Route I-287 over Canal RD D&R Raritan&RR.

C
51/100
51
Condition Score
160K
Daily Traffic
1960
Year Built
417.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
Route I-287
Crosses Over
Canal RD D&R Raritan&RR
State
New Jersey
County
Somerset County
Location
1.2mi South Of Rt 28
Year Built
1960
Reconstructed
1986
Age
66 years
Daily Traffic
159,760
Lanes
6
Length
417.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
1812158

About This Bridge

Route I-287 is a 66-year-old bridge located 1.2mi South Of Rt 28 in Somerset County, New Jersey. The bridge carries Route I-287 over Canal RD D&R Raritan&RR with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 160K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, the structure spans 417.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (51/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.2mi South Of Rt 28, Somerset County, New Jersey

40.553381, -74.543631

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Frequently Asked Questions

Route I-287 has a Condition Score of 51/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

Route I-287 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

Route I-287 carries approximately 160K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 417.6 meters long and located on Route I-287 in 1.2mi South Of Rt 28, Somerset County, New Jersey.

No, Route 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.

Route I-287 is located 1.2mi South Of Rt 28 in Somerset County, New Jersey. The bridge carries Route I-287 over Canal RD D&R Raritan&RR. Its coordinates are 40.553381, -74.543631. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

Route I-287 carries Route I-287 over Canal RD D&R Raritan&RR. The bridge is 417.6 meters long and was built in 1960, with reconstruction in 1986.

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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.