US Bridges

US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd.

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.99 Miles SW of CR 514 · Structure no. 1810182

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,926
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd. in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,311 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 206 Bypass
CrossesHomestead Rd.
Location0.99 Miles SW of CR 514
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.48608, -74.63968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,926 (2023)
Projected traffic2,311 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd. carry?

About 1,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 Bypass over Homestead Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.