US Bridges

US 206 over Pequest River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · .59 Mile North of 603 JCT · Structure no. 1911159

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Pequest River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Pequest River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,782 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesPequest River
Location.59 Mile North of 603 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.01437, -74.76661
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,392 (2024)
Projected traffic18,782 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pequest River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Pequest River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Pequest River carry?

About 15,392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Pequest River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Pequest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.