US Bridges

US Route 202 over Nj Route 29

Good

Hunterdon County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mi.E. Delaware River · Structure no. 3300141

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

US Route 202 over Nj Route 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 202 over Nj Route 29 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS Route 202
CrossesNj Route 29
Location0.3 Mi.E. Delaware River
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.38136, -74.94993
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.5 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Route 202 over Nj Route 29 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 202 over Nj Route 29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 202 over Nj Route 29 carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US Route 202 over Nj Route 29?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 202 over Nj Route 29?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).