US Bridges

US 202/206 NB over US 22

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI N.Of 202/206 Jct. · Structure no. 1808171

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 202/206 NB over US 22 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202/206 NB over US 22 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 100,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,214 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 202/206 NB
CrossesUS 22
Location0.6 MI N.Of 202/206 Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.58203, -74.62188
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,160 (2023)
Projected traffic122,214 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 202/206 NB over US 22 built?

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

What condition is US 202/206 NB over US 22 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 202/206 NB over US 22 carry?

About 100,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 202/206 NB over US 22?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 202/206 NB over US 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.