US Bridges

I-287 SB over Wootton Street

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI S of RT202 JCT · Structure no. 1420165

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-287 SB over Wootton Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-287 SB over Wootton Street in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,774 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-287 SB
CrossesWootton Street
Location1.6 MI S of RT202 JCT
RouteInterstate 287
Coordinates40.90689, -74.39828
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,311 (2024)
Projected traffic56,774 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-287 SB over Wootton Street built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-287 SB over Wootton Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I-287 SB over Wootton Street carry?

About 47,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-287 SB over Wootton Street?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-287 SB over Wootton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.