US Bridges

US 206 over Kittatiny Brook

Fair

Sussex County, New Jersey · 0.52 Mile N. of 560 JCT · Structure no. 1912158

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,564
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over Kittatiny Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 206 over Kittatiny Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 8,564 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,277 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 206
CrossesKittatiny Brook
Location0.52 Mile N. of 560 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
CountySussex County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates41.20556, -74.80338
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,564 (2024)
Projected traffic10,277 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over Kittatiny Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over Kittatiny 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 206 over Kittatiny Brook carry?

About 8,564 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over Kittatiny Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns US 206 over Kittatiny Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.