US Bridges

US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB

Fair

Morris County, New Jersey · At I-80 Exit 27 · Structure no. 1417161

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,822
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB in Morris County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 10,822 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,204 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206 NB
CrossesNj 183 SB
LocationAt I-80 Exit 27
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.8919, -74.69814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,822 (2024)
Projected traffic13,204 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB carry?

About 10,822 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.