US Bridges

US 202 SB over Western RR

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.7MI S. of CR613 · Structure no. 1021153

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,391
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 SB over Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 SB over Western RR in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 20,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,881 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 202 SB
CrossesWestern RR
Location0.7MI S. of CR613
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.52156, -74.81002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,391 (2022)
Projected traffic24,881 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 SB over Western RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 202 SB over Western RR 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 202 SB over Western RR carry?

About 20,391 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 SB over Western RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 SB over Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.