US Bridges

US 206 over I-295

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI North of US 1 · Structure no. 1138174

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over I-295 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 15,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,308 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesI-295
Location1.9 MI North of US 1
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.28543, -74.73214
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,004 (2024)
Projected traffic18,308 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over I-295 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over I-295 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over I-295 carry?

About 15,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over I-295?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.