US Bridges

US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 2.75 MI North of 202-31 · Structure no. 1021154

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,771
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 91 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 20,771 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,925 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 202 NB
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.75 MI North of 202-31
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.52189, -74.80906
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,771 (2024)
Projected traffic24,925 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 20,771 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 NB over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.