US Bridges

US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · .05 Mile South of 533 JCT · Structure no. 1129154

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 101 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,148 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesStoney Brook Flood Chanl
Location.05 Mile South of 533 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.33287, -74.68238
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,624 (2024)
Projected traffic21,148 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl carry?

About 17,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Stoney Brook Flood Chanl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.