US Route 206 over Drakes Brook
GoodMorris County, New Jersey · 5.5 MI South of I-80 JCT · Structure no. 1417153
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,743
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 206 over Drakes Brook is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying US Route 206 over Drakes Brook in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 97 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 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 12,743 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,292 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 206 over Drakes Brook built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is US Route 206 over Drakes Brook 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 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 206 over Drakes Brook carry?
About 12,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 206 over Drakes Brook?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 206 over Drakes Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.