US Bridges

S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · Adj to BROAD/US1 Overpass · Structure no. 1149161

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1942
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,650
2022 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 135 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 10,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,780 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.Broad ST (US206)
CrossesAMTRAK NE Corridor
LocationAdj to BROAD/US1 Overpass
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21359, -74.75967
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,650 (2022)
Projected traffic12,780 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.

What condition is S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor carry?

About 10,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns S.Broad ST (US206) over AMTRAK NE Corridor?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.