US Bridges

US 206 SB over US 130 NB

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · JCT of US 130 & US 206 · Structure no. 0325151

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 SB over US 130 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 SB over US 130 NB in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 12,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,998 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206 SB
CrossesUS 130 NB
LocationJCT of US 130 & US 206
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.14188, -74.70314
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,275 (2023)
Projected traffic14,998 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 SB over US 130 NB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 SB over US 130 NB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 SB over US 130 NB carry?

About 12,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 SB over US 130 NB?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 SB over US 130 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.