WOODSVILLE ROAD
Carrying WOODSVILLE ROAD over PETERS BROOK
100 YARDS SW OF NJ 31, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WOODSVILLE ROAD
The WOODSVILLE ROAD bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries WOODSVILLE ROAD over PETERS BROOK. It was built in 1840, making it 186 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1920, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,262 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WOODSVILLE ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1840
- Last Reconstructed
- 1920
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,262 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 100WE74
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
WOODSVILLE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WOODSVILLE ROAD against other structures in Hunterdon 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 WOODSVILLE ROAD?
WOODSVILLE ROAD in Hunterdon, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WOODSVILLE ROAD inspected?
WOODSVILLE ROAD'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 1,262 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WOODSVILLE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WOODSVILLE ROAD?
WOODSVILLE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WOODSVILLE ROAD?
WOODSVILLE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WOODSVILLE ROAD and does age affect safety?
WOODSVILLE ROAD was built in 1840, making it 186 years old and last reconstructed in 1920.
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.
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