US Bridges

Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles North of CR514 · Structure no. 1810186

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,303
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 18,303 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,333 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesUS 206 Bypass
Location0.4 Miles North of CR514
RouteCity Street 9018
Coordinates40.50669, -74.63509
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,303 (2024)
Projected traffic22,333 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass carry?

About 18,303 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over US 206 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.