US Bridges

US 206 over Culvers Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.73 MI N of 206-519 JCT · Structure no. 1912151

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Culvers Brook is a concrete frame carrying US 206 over Culvers Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 16,960 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,352 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesCulvers Brook
Location0.73 MI N of 206-519 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.1466, -74.75872
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,960 (2024)
Projected traffic20,352 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Culvers Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Culvers Brook 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 Culvers Brook carry?

About 16,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Culvers Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over Culvers Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.