US Bridges

US 206 over Pike Run

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 2 MI South of Rt 514 JCT · Structure no. 1810158

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Pike Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Pike Run in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 26,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,758 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesPike Run
Location2 MI South of Rt 514 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47408, -74.65693
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,391 (2024)
Projected traffic37,758 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$282,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Pike Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Pike Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Pike Run carry?

About 26,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Pike Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Pike Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.