Princeton Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek
FairMercer County, New Jersey · 1.2 Mile West of US 1 · Structure no. 1100020
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,610
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Princeton Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Princeton Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 18,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,705 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Princeton Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin 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 Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek carry?
About 18,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Princeton Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Princeton Pk CR583 over Shipetaukin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.