US Bridges

US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI N of 206-22 JCT · Structure no. 1808156

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,566
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 9,566 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,479 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202-206 SB
CrossesI-287 Ramp a
Location1.1 MI N of 206-22 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.59845, -74.62377
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,566 (2023)
Projected traffic11,479 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a 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 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a carry?

About 9,566 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 202-206 SB over I-287 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.