US Bridges

US 206 over Blacks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mile S. of CR 545 JCT · Structure no. 0325150

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,745
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Blacks Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 206 over Blacks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1942, 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 24,745 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,694 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location0.3 Mile S. of CR 545 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.13095, -74.70485
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,745 (2024)
Projected traffic29,694 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is US 206 over Blacks 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Blacks Creek carry?

About 24,745 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.