US Bridges

Woodlawn Ave over I-287

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · .1MI South of Rt 202&206 · Structure no. 1813167

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Ave over I-287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlawn Ave over I-287 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 5,240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,290 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodlawn Ave
CrossesI-287
Location.1MI South of Rt 202&206
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.59316, -74.62226
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,240 (2024)
Projected traffic6,290 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Woodlawn Ave over I-287 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Woodlawn Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlawn Ave over I-287 carry?

About 5,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodlawn Ave over I-287?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Ave over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.