US Bridges

US 202 & 206 over Peters Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.17 MI South of US22 · Structure no. 1808150

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 & 206 over Peters Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 202 & 206 over Peters Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 99,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,950 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202 & 206
CrossesPeters Brook
Location0.17 MI South of US22
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58003, -74.62359
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,960 (2023)
Projected traffic119,950 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 & 206 over Peters Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 & 206 over Peters 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 202 & 206 over Peters Brook carry?

About 99,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 & 206 over Peters Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 & 206 over Peters Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.