US Bridges

Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath

Good

Hudson County, New Jersey · West Hudson Park Harrison · Structure no. 0900019

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath is a concrete arch - deck carrying Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath in Hudson County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 114 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodland Drive
CrossesFairy Lake and Footpath
LocationWest Hudson Park Harrison
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75181, -74.14812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2023)
Projected traffic4,210 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Drive over Fairy Lake and Footpath?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.