US Bridges

US Route 202 over Nj Route 179

Fair

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.72 MI S. of Rt. 31 Jct. · Structure no. 1023156

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Nj Route 179 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over Nj Route 179 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 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 15,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,349 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesNj Route 179
Location0.72 MI S. of Rt. 31 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHunterdon County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.41784, -74.87748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,857 (2023)
Projected traffic19,349 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 202 over Nj Route 179 built?

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

What condition is US Route 202 over Nj Route 179 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over Nj Route 179 carry?

About 15,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Nj Route 179?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over Nj Route 179?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.