US Bridges

US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal

Poor

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of 206&31 JCT · Structure no. 3001151

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,391
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,578 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206 (n. Broad)
CrossesD&r Feeder Canal
Location0.1 MI S of 206&31 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.22439, -74.76439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,391 (2023)
Projected traffic6,578 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$837,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal carry?

About 5,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 (n. Broad) over D&r Feeder Canal?

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