US Bridges

Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi.E. Delaware River · Structure no. 3300027

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1 in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 73 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad ST (us 206)
CrossesUS Rt 1
Location0.6 Mi.E. Delaware River
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.21379, -74.75991
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2043
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

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1 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 Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST (us 206) over US Rt 1?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).