US 206 over Bedens Brook
FairSomerset County, New Jersey · 0.82 Mile N of CR 518 JCT · Structure no. 1810152
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,580
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 206 over Bedens Brook is a concrete frame carrying US 206 over Bedens Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 19,580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,891 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 206 over Bedens Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 206 over Bedens 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 206 over Bedens Brook carry?
About 19,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Bedens Brook?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Bedens Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.