US Bridges

US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.40 MI N of Delaware R · Structure no. 1023151

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
810 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,296 by 2042. The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 202 NB
CrossesAlx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R
Location0.40 MI N of Delaware R
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.38182, -74.949
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length810 ft (246.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2022)
Projected traffic7,296 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R 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 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R?

The structure is 810 ft (246.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 NB over Alx Ck RD Hq RD CR Blk R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.