US Bridges

US 202 over Holland Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 5.07 MI S of 202-206 Circ · Structure no. 1807153

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over Holland Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 202 over Holland Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 92 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 42,436 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,780 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesHolland Brook
Location5.07 MI S of 202-206 Circ
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.55569, -74.71693
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,436 (2024)
Projected traffic51,780 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over Holland Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 202 over Holland Brook 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 202 over Holland Brook carry?

About 42,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over Holland Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over Holland Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.