US Bridges

Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek

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Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mile North of US 205 · Structure no. 1100021

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,895
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,895 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,635 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarter RD (cr 569)
CrossesShipetaukin Creek
Location0.3 Mile North of US 205
RouteCounty Highway 569
CountyMercer County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.31379, -74.7137
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,895 (2023)
Projected traffic9,635 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$860,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek carry?

About 7,895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Carter RD (cr 569) over Shipetaukin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.