US Bridges

Waughaw Road over I-287

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI N. of Junc. Rt 202 · Structure no. 1420177

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waughaw Road over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waughaw Road over I-287 in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 218 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWaughaw Road
CrossesI-287
Location1.5 MI N. of Junc. Rt 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.93436, -74.35492
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic218 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Waughaw Road over I-287 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waughaw Road over I-287 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Waughaw Road over I-287 carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waughaw Road over I-287?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Waughaw Road over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.