US Bridges

US 206 over Atsion Lake

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.21 MI S.Of 206-541 Xing · Structure no. 0324150

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,753
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Atsion Lake is a concrete slab carrying US 206 over Atsion Lake in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 9,753 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,703 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesAtsion Lake
Location2.21 MI S.Of 206-541 Xing
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7407, -74.72657
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,753 (2024)
Projected traffic11,703 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 206 over Atsion Lake built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Atsion Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Atsion Lake carry?

About 9,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Atsion Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Atsion Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.