US 206
Carrying US 206 over DELAWARE RIVER
MILFORD BOROUGH, Pike, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 206
The US 206 bridge in Pike, Pennsylvania carries US 206 over DELAWARE RIVER. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 351.7 meters (1154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 206 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 351.7 m (1154 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000030073
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 206 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 206 against other structures in Pike and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 206?
US 206 in Pike, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 206 inspected?
US 206's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 206 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 206?
US 206 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 206?
US 206 is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is US 206 and does age affect safety?
US 206 was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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