US Bridges

US 206 over Crusers Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.49 Mile N of CR 604 JCT · Structure no. 1810155

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Crusers Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 206 over Crusers Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 17,477 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,750 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesCrusers Brook
Location0.49 Mile N of CR 604 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.45433, -74.6601
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,477 (2024)
Projected traffic21,750 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Crusers Brook built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Crusers 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 Crusers Brook carry?

About 17,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Crusers Brook?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Crusers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.