US 206 over Little Flat Brook
PoorSussex County, New Jersey · 5.51 MI N of 206-521 JCT · Structure no. 1912163
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,687
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 206 over Little Flat Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over Little Flat 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 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 11,687 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,260 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 206 over Little Flat Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 206 over Little 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 206 over Little Flat Brook carry?
About 11,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Little Flat Brook?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Little Flat Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.