US 206 over Big Flat Brook
PoorSussex County, New Jersey · 0.61 MI N of CR 560 · Structure no. 1912160
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,806
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 206 over Big Flat Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Big Flat Brook in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 16,806 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,504 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 206 over Big Flat Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 206 over Big Flat 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 206 over Big Flat Brook carry?
About 16,806 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Big Flat Brook?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Big Flat Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.