US Bridges

US 202 over Pleasant Run

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 5.7 MI N. of 202-31 Circl · Structure no. 1021157

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Pleasant Run is a concrete culvert carrying US 202 over Pleasant Run in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 92 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 40,780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,760 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesPleasant Run
Location5.7 MI N. of 202-31 Circl
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.54083, -74.75849
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,780 (2022)
Projected traffic49,760 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 202 over Pleasant Run 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 over Pleasant Run carry?

About 40,780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns US 202 over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.