FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-287NB RAMP A & E

Carrying I-287NB RAMP A & E over CHAMBERS BROOK

0.34 MI South of I-78, Somerset, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
88 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-287NB RAMP A & E

The I-287NB RAMP A & E bridge in Somerset, New Jersey carries I-287NB RAMP A & E over CHAMBERS BROOK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75,187 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 87.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-287NB RAMP A & E compares

▲ 43.7
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of New Jersey bridges
393
Bridges in Somerset · 20 in Poor condition
I-287NB RAMP A & E 87.5 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
4.4
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
87.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75,187 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1814162

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-287NB RAMP A & E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-287NB RAMP A & E against other structures in Somerset and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-287NB RAMP A & E?

I-287NB RAMP A & E in Somerset, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-287NB RAMP A & E inspected?

I-287NB RAMP A & E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 75,187 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-287NB RAMP A & E is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-287NB RAMP A & E?

I-287NB RAMP A & E has an NBI inventory load rating of 87.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-287NB RAMP A & E?

I-287NB RAMP A & E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-287NB RAMP A & E and does age affect safety?

I-287NB RAMP A & E was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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