FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 202

Carrying US 202 over PLEASANT RUN

5.7 MI N. OF 202-31 CIRCL, Hunterdon, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 202

The US 202 bridge in Hunterdon, New Jersey carries US 202 over PLEASANT RUN. It was built in 1933, making it 93 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40,780 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 culvert 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 99.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 202 compares

▲ 56.1
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of New Jersey bridges
370
Bridges in Hunterdon · 28 in Poor condition
US 202 99.9 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
1.4
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1933
Last Reconstructed
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40,780 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1021157

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 202 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 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?

US 202 in Hunterdon, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 202 inspected?

US 202'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 40,780 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 202 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?

US 202 has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 202?

US 202 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 202 and does age affect safety?

US 202 was built in 1933, making it 93 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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