US 206 over Delaware River
FairSussex County, New Jersey · Montague Nj · Structure no. 3300400
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,154 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
US 206 over Delaware River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 206 over Delaware River in Sussex County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 6 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,154 ft (351.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Delaware River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US 206 over Delaware River 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 206 over Delaware River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 206 over Delaware River?
The structure is 1,154 ft (351.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 206 over Delaware River?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).