Woodsville Road over Peters Brook
PoorPosted for loadHunterdon County, New Jersey · 100 Yards SW of Nj 31 · Structure no. 100WE74
- Built
- 1840
- 185 years old, rebuilt 1920
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,262
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodsville Road over Peters Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying Woodsville Road over Peters Brook in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1840 and reconstructed in 1920, so it is 185 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,515 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodsville Road over Peters Brook built?
It was built in 1840, making it 185 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1920.
What condition is Woodsville Road over Peters Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Woodsville Road over Peters Brook carry?
About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Woodsville Road over Peters Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Woodsville Road over Peters Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.