US Bridges

US 206 over Br. Pequest River

Poor

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.35 MI So of Rt 517 Junc · Structure no. 1911154

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,759
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Br. Pequest River is a concrete culvert carrying US 206 over Br. Pequest River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,109 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesBr. Pequest River
Location0.35 MI So of Rt 517 Junc
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.9803, -74.7392
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,759 (2023)
Projected traffic24,109 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$497,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Br. Pequest River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Br. Pequest River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over Br. Pequest River carry?

About 19,759 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Br. Pequest River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US 206 over Br. Pequest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.