US Bridges

US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI S. of US JCT 22 · Structure no. 1807157

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
503 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100,054
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 100,054 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,065 by 2043. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 91 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 202
CrossesUS 206 SB & Nj 28
Location0.7 MI S. of US JCT 22
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.57522, -74.62965
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,054 (2023)
Projected traffic120,065 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28 carry?

About 100,054 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 over US 206 SB & Nj 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.