US Bridges

US 206 over Muskingum Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI S of 206-532 JCT · Structure no. 0324153

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Muskingum Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 206 over Muskingum Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6 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 9,522 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,426 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesMuskingum Creek
Location1.7 MI S of 206-532 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.82317, -74.73471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,522 (2023)
Projected traffic11,426 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$191,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Muskingum Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Muskingum Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over Muskingum Creek carry?

About 9,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Muskingum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Muskingum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.