US Bridges

US 206 over Br of Pequest River

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 2.97 MI South of Nj 94 · Structure no. 1911160

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Br of Pequest River is a concrete slab carrying US 206 over Br of 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 14,507 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,701 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesBr of Pequest River
Location2.97 MI South of Nj 94
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates41.0195, -74.76913
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,507 (2023)
Projected traffic17,701 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Br of Pequest River built?

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

What condition is US 206 over Br of 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 July 2023.

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

About 14,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Br of Pequest River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Br of Pequest River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.