US 202 over N Branch Raritan River
PoorSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.02 MI N of US202-206 · Structure no. 1809150
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,913
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 202 over N Branch Raritan River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 202 over N Branch Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,913 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 39 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 202 over N Branch Raritan River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 202 over N Branch Raritan River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 202 over N Branch Raritan River carry?
About 6,913 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 202 over N Branch Raritan River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 202 over N Branch Raritan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.