US Bridges

US 206 over I-195

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · Rt I-195 & US 206 Inter. · Structure no. 1134151

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over I-195 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over I-195 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 24,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,334 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesI-195
LocationRt I-195 & US 206 Inter.
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.18569, -74.70469
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,860 (2023)
Projected traffic30,334 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 206 over I-195 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over I-195 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over I-195 carry?

About 24,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over I-195?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.