US 206 over Dry Brook
PoorSussex County, New Jersey · 2.2 MI North of Rt 15 JCT · Structure no. 1912150
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 243 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,621
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 206 over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Dry Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 85 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 15,621 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,745 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 206 over Dry Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is US 206 over Dry Brook 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 206 over Dry Brook carry?
About 15,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Dry Brook?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Dry Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.