US ROUTE 206
Carrying US ROUTE 206 over BARKERS CREEK
0.52 Mi N of CR 537 JCT, Burlington, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US ROUTE 206
The US ROUTE 206 bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries US ROUTE 206 over BARKERS CREEK. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US ROUTE 206 compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Last Reconstructed
- 1957
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 23.3 m (76 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0324160
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), 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 ROUTE 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 ROUTE 206 against other structures in Burlington and across New Jersey. New Jersey 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 ROUTE 206?
US ROUTE 206 in Burlington, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US ROUTE 206 inspected?
US ROUTE 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 20,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US ROUTE 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 ROUTE 206?
US ROUTE 206 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US ROUTE 206?
US ROUTE 206 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US ROUTE 206 and does age affect safety?
US ROUTE 206 was built in 1929, making it 97 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.
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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