Princeton Pike over Shabakunk Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 2500 Ft North of Rt 206 · Structure no. 1100017
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,026
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Princeton Pike over Shabakunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Princeton Pike 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 6,026 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,207 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 62 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Princeton Pike over Shabakunk Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Princeton Pike over Shabakunk 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 Princeton Pike over Shabakunk Creek carry?
About 6,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Princeton Pike over Shabakunk Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Princeton Pike over Shabakunk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.