US Bridges

Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek

Good

Mercer County, New Jersey · 0.64 MI E. of Rt. 31 · Structure no. 1102415

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
468
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrandon Road West
CrossesShabakunk Creek
Location0.64 MI E. of Rt. 31
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.29631, -74.77164
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandon Road West 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 Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Brandon Road West over Shabakunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.