US Bridges

Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.35M South of Nj RT.31 · Structure no. 1100012

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,882
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,882 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,604 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEwingville Road
CrossesShabakunk Creek
Location0.35M South of Nj RT.31
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates40.27569, -74.77431
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,882 (2023)
Projected traffic16,604 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek carry?

About 13,882 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ewingville Road over Shabakunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.