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.
Route I-287 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 51/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 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. Route I-287 carries an average daily traffic count of 159,760 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Canal RD D&R Raritan&RR. 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
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
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.
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.