US Bridges

US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22

Poor

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI N of Nj 28 JCT · Structure no. 1808151

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,132
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 41,132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,352 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 202 & 206 S.B.
CrossesUS 22
Location0.6 MI N of Nj 28 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates40.5825, -74.62222
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,132 (2022)
Projected traffic49,352 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22 carry?

About 41,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 & 206 S.B. over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.