US Bridges

US Route 206 over Barkers Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.52 MI N of CR 537 JCT · Structure no. 0324160

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,322
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 206 over Barkers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 206 over Barkers Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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 21,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,060 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS Route 206
CrossesBarkers Creek
Location0.52 MI N of CR 537 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.02519, -74.73112
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,322 (2024)
Projected traffic26,060 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 206 over Barkers Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US Route 206 over Barkers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 206 over Barkers Creek carry?

About 21,322 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 206 over Barkers Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 206 over Barkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.