US Bridges

Commons Way over US 202/206

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI South of I-287 · Structure no. 1808170

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commons Way over US 202/206 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commons Way over US 202/206 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,047 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,256 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommons Way
CrossesUS 202/206
Location0.4 MI South of I-287
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58883, -74.62317
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,047 (2023)
Projected traffic13,256 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$402,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Commons Way over US 202/206 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commons Way over US 202/206 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Commons Way over US 202/206 carry?

About 11,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Commons Way over US 202/206?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Commons Way over US 202/206?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.