US Bridges

US 202 and 206 over I-287

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI North of Rt 22 · Structure no. 1808154

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
408 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
77,338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202 and 206 over I-287 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 and 206 over I-287 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 77,338 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,185 by 2044. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202 and 206
CrossesI-287
Location0.85 MI North of Rt 22
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59404, -74.62306
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,338 (2024)
Projected traffic109,185 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202 and 206 over I-287 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 202 and 206 over I-287 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 202 and 206 over I-287 carry?

About 77,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202 and 206 over I-287?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 202 and 206 over I-287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.