US Bridges

S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.5 Mile South of Nj 31 · Structure no. 1100001

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 114 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,040 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Warren ST(US206)
CrossesAssunpink Creek
Location0.5 Mile South of Nj 31
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.21737, -74.7658
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,040 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S Warren ST(US206) over Assunpink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.