US Bridges

US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.35MI N of CR 637 · Structure no. 1807155

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 61,761 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,113 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesNo.Br.Raritan River
Location1.35MI N of CR 637
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.56965, -74.67845
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,761 (2023)
Projected traffic74,113 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River carry?

About 61,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over No.Br.Raritan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.