So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, New Jersey · 0.21 Mile East of Rt 29 · Structure no. 1100002
- Built
- 1843
- 182 years old, rebuilt 1904
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,285
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1843 and reconstructed in 1904, so it is 182 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,285 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,895 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek built?
It was built in 1843, making it 182 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1904.
What condition is So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek carry?
About 7,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns So Broad ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.