US Bridges

US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI North of I-80 JCT · Structure no. 1911164

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,970 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206 NB
CrossesNj 183 SB
Location0.7 MI North of I-80 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.91362, -74.71622
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,970 (2024)
Projected traffic11,925 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB carry?

About 9,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 NB over Nj 183 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.