US Bridges

US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · 0.41 MI N of CR 613 · Structure no. 1417158

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv is a concrete slab carrying US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 22,225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,114 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesSo Branch of Raritan Riv
Location0.41 MI N of CR 613
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountyMorris County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.85618, -74.70101
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,225 (2023)
Projected traffic27,114 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv carry?

About 22,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over So Branch of Raritan Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.