US Bridges

Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.56MI NE I287 &CR511 JCT · Structure no. 1462159

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,980
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 98 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 5 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 9,980 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWootton Street
CrossesMontclair-Boonton Line
Location0.56MI NE I287 &CR511 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.90778, -74.39899
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,980 (2023)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$773,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line carry?

About 9,980 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wootton Street over Montclair-Boonton Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.