US Bridges

US 206 over CSXT

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 4.7 MI N of Co. 518 JCT · Structure no. 1810156

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,012
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over CSXT in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,012 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,215 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesCSXT
Location4.7 MI N of Co. 518 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.46667, -74.66278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,012 (2023)
Projected traffic31,215 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over CSXT built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over CSXT carry?

About 26,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over CSXT?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.