US Bridges

US Rt 206 Bypass over US 206

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Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI No. of US Rt 206 · Structure no. 1810181

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,201
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Rt 206 Bypass over US 206 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Rt 206 Bypass over US 206 in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,201 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,889 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Rt 206 Bypass
CrossesUS 206
Location0.3 MI No. of US Rt 206
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySomerset County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.47861, -74.64916
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,201 (2023)
Projected traffic14,889 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rt 206 Bypass over US 206 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Rt 206 Bypass over US 206 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 Rt 206 Bypass over US 206 carry?

About 10,201 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US Rt 206 Bypass over US 206?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US Rt 206 Bypass over US 206?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.