I-287
I-287 in 0.7 MI South Of Nj 28 JCT, Somerset County, New Jersey received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 148K vehicles daily on I-287 over Njt (Raritan Valley).
I-287 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 55/100. 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. I-287 carries an average daily traffic count of 148,249 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing Njt (Raritan Valley). 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 66-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI South Of Nj 28 JCT in Somerset County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Njt (Raritan Valley) with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 148K vehicles per day. Built in 1960, the structure spans 64.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-287 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-287 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-287 carries approximately 148K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 64.9 meters long and located on I-287 in 0.7 MI South Of Nj 28 JCT, Somerset County, New Jersey.
No, 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.
I-287 is located 0.7 MI South Of Nj 28 JCT in Somerset County, New Jersey. The bridge carries I-287 over Njt (Raritan Valley). Its coordinates are 40.559800, -74.548519. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-287 carries I-287 over Njt (Raritan Valley). The bridge is 64.9 meters long and was built in 1960.
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.