US 202 NB
Carrying US 202 NB over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR
2.75 MI NORTH OF 202-31, Hunterdon, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 202 NB
The US 202 NB bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries US 202 NB over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40,782 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 67.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 202 NB 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
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 52.1 m (171 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.3 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40,782 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1021154
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 202 NB 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 202 NB against other structures in Hunterdon 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 202 NB?
US 202 NB in Hunterdon, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 202 NB inspected?
US 202 NB'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 40,782 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 202 NB 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 202 NB?
US 202 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 67.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 202 NB?
US 202 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 202 NB and does age affect safety?
US 202 NB was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
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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