US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.26MI N. of I-287 · Structure no. 1808167
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 103 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 27,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,060 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River 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 US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River carry?
About 27,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns US202/US206 over N Branch Raritan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.