FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 206

Carrying US 206 over BR. PEQUEST RIVER

0.35 MI SO OF RT 517 JUNC, Sussex, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 206

The US 206 bridge in Sussex, New Jersey carries US 206 over BR. PEQUEST RIVER. It was built in 1910, making it 116 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,759 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How US 206 compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of New Jersey bridges
174
Bridges in Sussex · 15 in Poor condition
US 206 26.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.2
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1910
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,759 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1911154

How to read this record

US 206 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US 206 against other structures in Sussex 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 206?

US 206 in Sussex, New Jersey 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 19,759 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 Poor 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 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 206?

US 206 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 206 and does age affect safety?

US 206 was built in 1910, making it 116 years old.

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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.