US 206 over Raritan River
GoodSomerset County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI S of Rt 202 JCT · Structure no. 1810170
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 401 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 206 over Raritan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Raritan River in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,095 by 2044. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Raritan River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 206 over Raritan River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 206 over Raritan River carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Raritan River?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Raritan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.