US Bridges

US 202/206 over Chambers Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.13 Miles S of I-78 Jct. · Structure no. 1808163

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202/206 over Chambers Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 202/206 over Chambers Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 19,243 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,091 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202/206
CrossesChambers Brook
Location0.13 Miles S of I-78 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.64133, -74.63691
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,243 (2023)
Projected traffic23,091 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 202/206 over Chambers Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 202/206 over Chambers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 202/206 over Chambers Brook carry?

About 19,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202/206 over Chambers Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 202/206 over Chambers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.