US Bridges

US 206 over Five Mile Run

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Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.84 MI S of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 1129151

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,514
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Five Mile Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 206 over Five Mile Run in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 19,514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,550 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesFive Mile Run
Location0.84 MI S of I-295 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.27354, -74.73384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,514 (2023)
Projected traffic27,550 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 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 206 over Five Mile Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Five Mile Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over Five Mile Run carry?

About 19,514 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Five Mile Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Five Mile Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.