US Bridges

US 206 over Br Royces Brook

Fair

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.43 Mle South of 514 JCT · Structure no. 1810160

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Br Royces Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Br Royces Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 26,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,758 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesBr Royces Brook
Location0.43 Mle South of 514 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.49655, -74.64738
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,300 (2024)
Projected traffic37,758 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Br Royces Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Br Royces 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Br Royces Brook carry?

About 26,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Br Royces Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Br Royces Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.