US Bridges

US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · .8 MI N of Whitehorse Cir · Structure no. 1137158

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 21,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,813 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206 (s. Broad)
CrossesRoute I-295
Location.8 MI N of Whitehorse Cir
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.19345, -74.71782
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,155 (2022)
Projected traffic25,813 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 (s. Broad) over Route I-295 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295 carry?

About 21,155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 (s. Broad) over Route I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.