US Bridges

US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook

Good

Somerset County, New Jersey · 0.9 Miles North of CR 514 · Structure no. 1810187

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,559
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook 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 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 29,559 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,471 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesBranch of Royces Brook
Location0.9 Miles North of CR 514
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.51114, -74.6326
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,559 (2023)
Projected traffic35,471 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Branch of Royces Brook built?

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

What condition is US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook 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 US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook carry?

About 29,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 206 over Branch of Royces Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.