Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek
PoorMercer County, New Jersey · 0.23 Mile S. of Olden Ave · Structure no. 1100009
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,195
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,195 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,320 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek carry?
About 14,195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Prospect Street over Shabakunk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.